Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship as former aid arrested for money laundering

Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread youth-led protests.

The news came as his former advisor, businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga was arrested in Mauritius, on suspicion laundering more than $160 million using assets in the country.

Ravatomanga, who fled to Mauritius after Rajoelina left Madagascar, was in the custody of the…