Former Madagascar leader Didier Ratsiraka dies at 84

Madagascar's longtime former leader Didier Ratsiraka

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Nicknamed "Deba", Malagasy for 'bad guy' and 'boss', Ratsiraka was in power from 1975 until 1991 and returned for another stint from 1997 to 2002.

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