Jean Jacques Ratsietison (centre) is running against current President Andry Rajoelina
Audio By Carbonatix
An opposition presidential candidate has been arrested in Madagascar at a protest in the capital Antananarivo.
Journalists saw Jean Jacques Ratsietison being taken away by the police.
The opposition has alleged that this month's election is being rigged in favour of the incumbent, Andry Rajoelina.
The electoral commission has not commented on the allegation.
Several recent attempts to stage demonstrations have been broken up by the police.
Political tension is high in Madagascar. Last month two candidates, including former President Marc Ravalomanana, were injured during opposition protests.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
NACOC boss urges prosecutors to uphold integrity and rule of law
27 seconds -
Africa must take ownership of its development – Vice President
1 minute -
African CSOs must diversify funding, reduce donor dependence – WACSI
1 minute -
Partisan politics, selfish interests stalling Ghana’s housing development – Ahmed Ibrahim
2 minutes -
Government must be limited to powers given by citizens — Kofi Bentil
2 minutes -
GIPA CEO urges businesses to tap capital market
6 minutes -
GIMAT calls for stronger parent-school collaboration to support girls’ health and development
8 minutes -
Xpress Gas, Polygon Energy Technology team up to improve cylinder recirculation model
11 minutes -
Why Ghana has banned unrefined gold exports—GoldBod official provides details
21 minutes -
BoG calls for stronger oversight as Ghana launches Virtual Assets Committee
27 minutes -
mNotify selects 14 SMEs for AI-powered digital transformation programme
29 minutes -
Democracy Cup trophy tour reaches Police Headquarters, NCCE ahead of Kotoko-Hearts clash
33 minutes -
Western Rod and Wire calls for recognition of existing local aluminium rod production
35 minutes -
Ghana has made progress on human rights under UN UPR but gaps remain – Osei Owusu
35 minutes -
Vice President in Kigali for Africa Mindset Reset ForumÂ
45 minutes