Africa News of Sunday, 28 March 2021
Source: africanews.com
Madagascar's former president Didier Ratsiraka, a naval officer nicknamed the "Red Admiral" for his socialist policies, died on Sunday morning aged 84, current head of state Andry Rajoelina announced on Twitter.
Ratsiraka, who was hospitalized earlier this week with a flu, was president of the Indian Ocean island from 1975 to 1991 and again from 1997 to 2002.
"The Malagasy have lost an illustrious patriot," Rajoelina said.
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of the former President Didier Ratsiraka today morning. His immense contribution to strengthening India-Madagascar relations will be fondly remembered. My deepest condolences to his family, the people and Govt. of Madagascar. pic.twitter.com/NcRpLJCvOY
— Ambassador Abhay Kumar (@AmbassadorAbhay) March 28, 2021
Nous venons de perdre l'un des hommes d'État les plus charismatiques du pays.
— Cioccolata ???????? (@Vetklott) March 28, 2021
Le seul et unique Akainu de Madagascar.
R.I.P Didier Ratsiraka pic.twitter.com/EMTeb0bTEM