Madagascar: Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Sabotage Plot

A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilize the country. He has been charged with criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure, including power lines and thermal plants. Other accomplices, including Malagasy army officer Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy, have also been charged. Authorities stated that the group had planned actions for April 18, organized through a WhatsApp group.