Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.
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Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
The US president says he has a “great relationship” with the North Korean leader and is “open” to a face-to-face chat.
‘I am not done’ – Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House
Why Bill Gates did a cameo in an iconic Indian TV drama
Microsoft founder and philanthropist makes a surprise appearance in former federal minister Smriti Irani’s show.
Warships, fighter jets and the CIA – what is Trump’s endgame in Venezuela
President Trump says he wants to tackle the drugs trade but many believe he is trying to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro.
Gaza children dying as they wait for Israel to enable evacuations
Around 15,000 Gazans are waiting for urgent medical treatment, according to the UN.
Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case
Speaking outside court, James accused Trump of using the justice department as a “vehicle of retribution”.
Brazil’s Lula, 79, to seek fourth term as president
The 79-year-old says he has “the same energy I had when I was 30” as he announces plan to run in 2026.
German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid
Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt.
Rubio says lots of countries willing to join Gaza security force
The US secretary of state says Israel must be comfortable with participants, but it is unclear how such a force could be deployed without an understanding with Hamas.