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| Madagascar regime 'sacks mayor' | |
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| The Madagascar government has fired opposition leader Andry Rajoelina from his role as the capital's mayor, amid ongoing political turmoil in the city. | |
| Mr Rajoelina had called for President Marc Ravolamanana to resign, and proclaimed himself in charge of "national affairs" on Saturday. | Mr Rajoelina had called for President Marc Ravolamanana to resign, and proclaimed himself in charge of "national affairs" on Saturday. |
| At least 44 people have died during protests in recent days amid the bitter power-struggle between the two men. | |
| A city official gave no reason why Mr Rajoelina was being replaced. | A city official gave no reason why Mr Rajoelina was being replaced. |
| President Ravalomanana, a 59-year-old self-made millionaire, has insisted he is still at the helm and called for calm, according to Reuters news agency. | President Ravalomanana, a 59-year-old self-made millionaire, has insisted he is still at the helm and called for calm, according to Reuters news agency. |
| The African Union has condemned any moves to overthrow him. | The African Union has condemned any moves to overthrow him. |
| Analysts say Mr Rajoelina has successfully tapped into widespread frustration with the government, but may have over-played his hand in trying to overthrow the president, whom he calls a dictator. | Analysts say Mr Rajoelina has successfully tapped into widespread frustration with the government, but may have over-played his hand in trying to overthrow the president, whom he calls a dictator. |