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Madagascar
French firm Artelia oversees studies for Diego-Suarez port expansion

The consultancy agency headed by Benoît Clocheret was among the French companies that accompanied Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Madagascar in April 2025, when Andry Rajoelina was still in power.

South Africa
New French ambassador heads to Pretoria ahead of Ramaphosa's Paris visit

Antoine Michon is expected to become France's next ambassador to South Africa after the current ambassador, David Martinon, leaves the embassy for Australia in August.

Madagascar
French employers' organisation MEDEF International postpones mission to Antananarivo

MEDEF International is concerned about the sudden deterioration in relations between the Malagasy GEM employers' network and Colonel Michael Randrianirina's government.

South Africa
Ramaphosa expected in Paris in bid to reset ties

The South African President will make an official visit to France on 9 and 10 July. He is due to be received at the Élysée Palace by his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

Madagascar
French firm Vinci explores opportunities in the Deep South

The construction giant's initiative forms part of the joint roadmap drawn up by the GEM Malagasy employers' group and MEDEF International, which aims to strengthen the strategic infrastructure of Madagascar and attract further private investment.

Madagascar
Employers' network and French CEOs to talk tourism revamp

Antananarivo is taking action to drum up support from the French employers' organisation for several projects combining infrastructure, training, ecotourism and upgrading.

Algeria
French grain trade struggles to reimpose itself in Algiers

Despite the thaw in relations with Paris, French wheat exporters have little hope of a near-term resumption of trade with their former leading international customer.

Mauritania
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's itinerary for Paris state visit

The Mauritanian president will travel to France from 15 to 17 April. In addition to formal events and a diplomatic and business programme, he is scheduled to travel to Brest.

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