Madagascar says it foiled plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina

Foreign nationals among those arrested over plan to ‘kill and neutralise’ top political figures, attorney general says.

Authorities in Madagascar have said several “foreign and Malagasy” suspects were arrested over a suspected plot to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. Attorney General Berthine Razafiarivony said on Thursday the arrests took place on Tuesday as part of an investigation “into an attack on state security”. Razafiarivony, addressing reporters, also said the foiled plot included the “killing and neutralisation” of senior political figures other than the president.