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Madagascar's opposition sues president over dual French nationality

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, on October 9, 2019 in Lyon, France. © Laurent Cipriani/AP

A complaint has been filed with the public prosecutor's office against Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina following controversial revelations that he holds dual French and Malagay nationalities.

Behind the move is the NGO Action for the Development of Madagascar (ADM), Fanirisoa Ernaivo, together with the opposition RMDM platform – composed by members of the diaspora based in France.

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