Antananarivo – Former Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana was arrested today shortly after his return from exile in South Africa, local radio reported.
Special forces moved in to detain the former leader, who has been in exile since he was ousted in 2009, shortly after he made an impromptu address to supporters at his home, according to private radio Free FM.
Madagascar has on several occasions blocked Ravalomanana’s return to the Indian Ocean island since his rival Andry Rajoelina seized power.
In 2012, a plane carrying him was turned back in mid-flight when he tried to return home after nearly three years in exile.
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