Madagascar expels French diplomat amid accusations of destabilization attempts

Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat and accused France of attempting to destabilize its government, prompting France to summon Madagascar's ambassador in Paris and strongly reject the allegations. The French government categorically denied any efforts to undermine the regime in Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital. The diplomatic tensions arise as Madagascar remains one of the world's poorest countries despite being the largest producer of vanilla and possessing rich biodiversity, highlighting the complex relationship between the former French colony and Paris.