Madagascar army warns against destabilisation after officers accused of plot


  • World
  • Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023

FILE PHOTO: Madagascar's President and a presidential candidate Andry Rajoelina casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Ambatobe, Antananarivo, Madagascar November 16, 2023. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar's army warned on Wednesday against any attempt to destabilise the country after the island nation's top prosecutor announced that two officers had been charged with inciting rebellion before the Nov. 16 presidential election.

Ten out of 12 opposition candidates boycotted the vote following weeks of violent street protests. The electoral commission declared the incumbent Andry Rajoelina the winner, and the constitutional court is due to certify the results on Friday.

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