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Former Madagascan President Rajoelina Loses Citizenship Post-Coup

10/26/2025

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Andry Rajoelina, former Madagascan president, was stripped of Malagasy citizenship after his ouster in a military coup.
Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo signed the decree, invoking local laws that revoke nationality for foreign-born citizens.
Rajoelina obtained French citizenship in 2014 and is now barred from future elections.
Mamy Ravatomanga, a close associate, was arrested in Mauritius on money-laundering charges linked to aircraft transfers.

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Andry Rajoelina, former Madagascan president, was stripped of Malagasy citizenship after his ouster in a military coup.
Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo signed the decree, invoking local laws that revoke nationality for foreign-born citizens.
Rajoelina obtained French citizenship in 2014 and is now barred from future elections.
Mamy Ravatomanga, a close associate, was arrested in Mauritius on money-laundering charges linked to aircraft transfers.