Will the election in Madagascar bring any change?

2023-11-15

On the 16th of November, millions of people are expected to vote in the presidential election in Madagascar. Long-time political rivals Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana will take each other on, along with eleven other candidates. Rajoelina, the former DJ-turned-politician, rose to power back in 2009 when he replaced Ravalomana as head of state, following a bloodless coup. Madagascar is among the poorest nations in the world. The percentage of the population living below the national poverty...

On the 16th of November, millions of people are expected to vote in the presidential election in Madagascar.

Long-time political rivals Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana will take each other on, along with eleven other candidates.

Rajoelina, the former DJ-turned-politician, rose to power back in 2009 when he replaced Ravalomana as head of state, following a bloodless coup.

Madagascar is among the poorest nations in the world.

The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line rose from 72% in 2012 to 75% in 2022, according to the World Bank.

Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja has been looking at what's at stake in this election.

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