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What happened to Madagascar's president?

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Madagascar's former president Retswelne fled the country after a military coup and was stripped of citizenship for acquiring French nationality, with his whereabouts unknown.

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  • Former president Retswelne stripped of citizenship after fleeing Madagascar.
  • His adviser was arrested in Mauritius for alleged money laundering. 10s
  • Protests over power, water outages, and corruption preceded the coup. 23s
  • Coup leader Michael Randrianirina now leads the government and promises elections. 41s
  • Retswelne lost citizenship due to holding French nationality since 2014. 50s
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Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship
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Africanews
5 days ago
Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship

Former president Retswelne fled Madagascar amid youth-led protests and a military coup.

Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship
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Africanews
5 days ago
Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship

After a coup by an elite military unit, Retswelne fled, claiming his life was in danger.

Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship
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5 days ago
Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship

The new government stripped Retswelne of citizenship for acquiring French nationality in 2014, violating Madagascar law.

Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship
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5 days ago
Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship

Reports indicate Retswelne fled on a French military plane and his current whereabouts are unknown.

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