Madagaskar

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Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot

Two French nationals have been sentenced to 10 and 20 years in prison for planning a coup against Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina. Paul Rafanoharana and Philippe François were prosecuted for endangering state security, criminal association and conspiracy to assassinate the president. Twenty other co-accused were also given prison terms. The French citizens' lawyer plans to appeal against the sentence. [...]

The authorities say they uncovered the coup plot, dubbed "Apollo 21", after seizing emails, weapons and money during a raid in July. It said details included plans to "eliminate and neutralise" a number of people, including the president. François, a former colonel of the French army, was handed a 10-year sentence.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59697805

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