A Malagasy citizen held as an hostage in Niger, ambassador Paraina Auguste on stage

A Madagascan being held by Al Qaeda is a second to none scoop in Madagascar. The victim was working for the French company Areva.

In July, Michel Germaneau, a French hostage, was shot dead by Al Qaeda in Maghreb, so now the French authorities are dealing seriously with the issue

Ambassador Paraina Auguste will be straining to contribute to the release of the Malagasy citizen with the authorities