Madagascar’s opposition presidential candidate arrested

Madagascar’s opposition presidential candidate has been arrested at a protest in the capital city

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 and last month two candidates, including former President Marc Ravalo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         manana, were injured during opposition protests.