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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

Andry Rajoelina (Reuters)

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

An electoral official holds the ballot paper containing the electoral details of Madagascar presidential candidates Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana. (Reuters/Clarel Faniry Rasoanaivo)

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

Andry Rajoelina (Reuters)

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

Andry Rajoelina’s opponent, Marc Ravalomanana, is less than perfect on the environment, but next to Rajoelina he looks like a battle-hardened eco-activist. (AFP)

Rajoelina leads in Madagascar election: partial results

Complete results are due by January 9

Marc Ravalomanana (left) and Andry Rajoelina. (Mike Hutchings/Reuters and Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)

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

Andry Rajoelina’s opponent, Marc Ravalomanana, is less than perfect on the environment, but next to Rajoelina he looks like a battle-hardened eco-activist. (AFP)

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

Marc Ravalomanana ruled from 2002 to 2009 until he was ousted in a military-backed coup that installed Rajoelina, who was in power until 2014. (AFP)

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%

Hery Rajaonarimampianina won the presidency at the last election, in 2013. (AFP)

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

Attempts by the most recent president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, to change electoral laws backfired and sparked nearly three months of protests in the capital Antananarivo. (AFP)

Ex-rulers favourites in Madagascar’s high-stakes election

Many voters see accessing water, electricity and jobs as their priorities

The military is the second pillar in securing the presidency in Madagascar.

SADC’s problem child is going to the polls

Electing presidents in Madagascar has been fraught with problems, including those perpetrated by the military

Former MP Feno Ranaivo was part of a rally in ­Antananarivo on ­Saturday in support of ex-president Marc Ravalomanana

Ex-president’s mysterious exit

South Africa has been left red-faced by the secret departure of Madagascar’s exiled leader.

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.

Call to free Madagascar’s ex-president

Marc Ravalomanana’s son alleges he is being forcibly held while SADC condemns his surprise return.

Marc Ravalomanana

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".

Mobile phones contain more than 40 natural elements.

Vodacom, MTN may be interested in Madagascar acquisition

Telma’s mobile operations in the island of Madagascar are up for sale and South African companies may well swoop in.

Madagascar: Ousted leader’s wife enters election bid

The wife of ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana has been named presidential candidate in elections happening in July, says the former ruling party.

Former president of Madagascar

Seychelles talks yields no agreement on Madagascar

Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina and ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana have failed to agree during talks aimed at ending three years of political crisis.

Former president of Madagascar

Zuma arrives in Seychelles for more Madagascar talks

President Zuma has arrived in the Seychelles to help broker a deal in a second round of talks between Madagascar’s president and the man he ousted.

Former president of Madagascar

NPA probes Ravalomanana for crimes against humanity

The NPA says it has "reasonable evidence" that crimes against humanity had alleged occurred in Madagascar.