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President Rajoelina's clique of trusted advisors

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina and his wife Mialy. © REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Andry Rajoelina, cloistered at the Iavoloha Palace, relies on a hand-picked team to manage the country's affairs. They are chosen above all for their loyalty to the president, and appear more interested in public relations than in dealing with the important affairs of state. [...] (1129 words)

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