Malagasy fishermen see their traditional way of life threatened by the presence in their waters of Chinese fishing boats following the signature of a fishing agreement between Chinese investors and Madagascar business entities. Photo: AFP
Malagasy fishermen see their traditional way of life threatened by the presence in their waters of Chinese fishing boats following the signature of a fishing agreement between Chinese investors and Madagascar business entities. Photo: AFP
Africa

‘Chinese take everything’: fishy business deal in Madagascar, one of the world’s poorest countries

  • New fisheries deal with Chinese investors has provoked an outcry on the island where malnutrition is widespread
  • Fishing minister claims he was not even briefed on the deal

Malagasy fishermen see their traditional way of life threatened by the presence in their waters of Chinese fishing boats following the signature of a fishing agreement between Chinese investors and Madagascar business entities. Photo: AFP
Malagasy fishermen see their traditional way of life threatened by the presence in their waters of Chinese fishing boats following the signature of a fishing agreement between Chinese investors and Madagascar business entities. Photo: AFP
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