Police have arrested an opposition presidential candidate during a protest in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo.

Jean Jacques Ratsietison was seen being detained by law enforcement officers.

The opposition claims that the upcoming election this month is being manipulated to favor the incumbent, Andry Rajoelina. However, the electoral commission has yet to respond to these allegations.

In recent times, several efforts to organize protests have been disrupted by the police.

Political tensions in Madagascar have escalated, with incidents last month resulting in injuries to two candidates, including former President Marc Ravalomanana, during opposition demonstrations.