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Would-be president Siteny's Russian business ties

Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, who is running for president, can count on his economic links with the family of Marius Vizer, who heads the International Judo Federation and is close to Vladimir Putin. [...]

Published on 14.03.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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African Judo Union
Andrey Andreev
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British School of Madagascar
Ferrum Mining
Francis
Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
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International Judo Federation
IRD
Jean-Pierre Raffarin
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Marius Vizer Sr
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President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina at the Elysee Palace, Paris, 22 June 2023.

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A sapphire mines near Ilakaka, Southern Madagascar.

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Former Malagasy presidents Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana.

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Malagasy MP Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, President of the African Judo Union.

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The president of the African Judo Union Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko.

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DRC
Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

Madagascar
Would-be president Siteny's Russian business ties

Madagascar
Who is Vlad Marinescu, Siteny's discreet campaign manager?

Madagascar
Concerns over pro-Rajoelina bias of constitutional court

Madagascar
Rajoelina to announce candidacy for reelection on 6 September

Madagascar
Siteny hires French PR firm Patricia Goldman to boost presidential run

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Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow ethical claims

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