Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Aleks PhillipsOctober 25, 2025 at 01:32 PM

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Former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his citizenship by the new regime following a coup last week. The order was signed by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo based on local laws that mandate loss of nationality for those with foreign citizenship; Rajoelina obtained French citizenship ten years ago. He fled Madagascar amid protests over power and water shortages, which escalated into violence after his government's response. The military took control under Col Michael Randrianirina, who has pledged to hold elections within two years.

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