00:00It's the latest sign of tensions between Madagascar and its former colonial power, France.
00:07Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat, accusing him of involvement in alleged destabilisation activities.
00:14Authorities summoned French Ambassador Arnaud Goulioua before declaring an embassy staff member persona non grata,
00:22though officials have not disclosed the exact nature of the accusations.
00:25The development comes as Madagascar faces renewed political uncertainty under its interim leader, Michael Narendrina.
00:33In recent weeks, protests have resurfaced in the capital, with critics accusing the new administration of slow reforms and failing
00:42to tackle corruption.
00:44Rights group Amnesty International warns authorities are using arrests and detentions to create what it calls a climate to clear
00:51and silence the scent.
00:53Meanwhile, the government's claims some unrest is being fuelled by foreign influence,
00:58as investigations continue into an alleged plot to assassinate the interim leader.
01:03The crisis highlights Madagascar's fragile political transition, with elections promised by 2027.
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