Madagascar 'foils plot to kill president'

Authorities in Madagascar say several Malagasy citizens and foreigners have been arrested over a suspected plan to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

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Photo: Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina. Credit: AFP