Marc Ravalomanana
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Madagascar’s ex-leader Ravalomanana accepts defeat
Madagascar’s Constitutional Court has confirmed Andry Rajoelina as the new leader of the country
Madagascar official election result due after protests
Rajoelina and Ravalomanana have been locked in a fiercely personal duel for power, coming first and second in the preliminary election in November
Opposition protests over Madagascar vote result
The protest comes as the country’s top court reviews a petition filed by Ravalomanana challenging Rajoelina’s win because of fraud allegations
Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote
Rajoelina has returned to power after he won 55.66% against 44.34% for Marc Ravalomanana in the run-off vote held last week
Rajoelina leads in Madagascar election: partial results
Complete results are due by January 9
Madagascar votes in showdown between two ex-presidents
The clash between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina could revive instability in the country if the result is rejected by the losing candidate
Madagascar elections: An environmental disaster in waiting
Election of Andry Rajoelina as Madagascar’s new president would be yet another blow to the survival of nature
Two ex-presidents to contest Madagascar’s run-off vote
Neither won the 50% of votes required for a first-round victory, with Rajoelina on 39.19% and Ravalomanana on 35.29%
Madagascar presidential election: What you need to know
World’s fourth-largest island to vote on next head of state amid political crisis, rampant poverty
Ex-rulers favourites in Madagascar’s high-stakes election
Many voters see accessing water, electricity and jobs as their priorities
SADC’s problem child is going to the polls
Electing presidents in Madagascar has been fraught with problems, including those perpetrated by the military
Ex-president’s mysterious exit
South Africa has been left red-faced by the secret departure of Madagascar’s exiled leader.
Call to free Madagascar’s ex-president
Marc Ravalomanana’s son alleges he is being forcibly held while SADC condemns his surprise return.
Editorial: No way to do democracy
The AU should be noting the stalling of the redemocratisation process with concern rather than endorsing actions such as seizing a leader.
Former Madagascan president ‘taken to safety’
The incumbent Madagascan president has said former leader Marc Ravalomanana was not arrested on his return from exile but was "taken to safety".