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Madagascar says it foiled bid to assassinate president, six arrested

Public Security Minister Fanomezantsoa Rodellys Randrianarison said six arrests had been made, comprising "a foreigner, two dual nationals and three Madagascans."

In this file photo taken on June 26, 2021, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina inspects troops during Independence Day celebrations at The Barea Stadium in Antananarivo. (Photo by RIJASOLO / AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Madagascar said Thursday it had foiled an attempt to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina and arrested six people, two of whom according to diplomatic sources were French nationals.

"Several foreign and Madagascar

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