Authorities in Madagascar foiled an assassination attempt against President Marc Ravalomanana 10 days ago, Prime Minister Charles Rabemananjara said late Friday. Police have begun an investigation into the incident in which attackers broke into Ravalomanana’s residence before they were stopped, he said. “Thanks to the cooperation between the authorities and residents, they (the attackers) were apprehended,” Rabemananjara told reporters, without giving more details. Full Story