Madagascar: 13 charged in plot to kill interim leader Randrianirina

Madagascar has charged 13 suspects, including a general, over an alleged plot to assassinate interim leader Michael Randrianirina, as the country grapples with political unrest following last year’s protests.

Randrianirina came to power in October following youth-led protests that forced his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina, to step down.

State prosecutor Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina said 11 suspects have been placed in detention, while…