Madagascar Removes Citizenship of Former President Andry Rajoelina

Former Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his citizenship following his ousting in a military coup led by Col Michael Randrianirina after weeks of protests over power shortages. Rajoelina, who acquired French citizenship and faced calls for resignation, is now in hiding, while the new regime has pledged to hold elections within two years.

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