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Madagascar: Coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

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Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as president on Friday. He is taking over after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests that forced Andry Rajoelina to flee. Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers after he fled abroad. He has condemned the takeover and refused to step down The post Madagascar: Coup… Read More
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Madagascar: Generals arrested for alleged plot to kill President

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– – Five generals are among 21 people arrested in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina. The generals are part of a total of 12 military personnel arrested over the attempted coup, a senior prosecutor said. Six people including a French citizen were also arrested last month for their roles in the plot with… Read More
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Madagascar says it foiled ‘plot to kill president’

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– – The government of Madagascar has said that it has foiled an attempt to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. According to a statement from the attorney general the suspects were planning to “eliminate and neutralise” a number of people as well. Prosecutors say Malagasy citizens and other foreigners who were part of the plot have been arrested as part of… Read More