Madagascar leader wins presidential vote, constitutional court says

Madagascar court has announced Andry Rajoelina as the new President. This came after the main opposition leader filed a case against him citing fraud in the election. The court said that Rajoelina got 58.96 % of the votes which made him the clear winner. The runner-up, lawmaker Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, got 14.39% of the vote, according to the court. The opposition has described the turn-out as the lowest in the country's history.

Dec 1, 2023 - 15:30
Madagascar leader wins presidential vote, constitutional court says
Madagascar court has announced Andry Rajoelina as the new President. This came after the main opposition leader filed a case against him citing fraud in the election. The court said that Rajoelina got 58.96 % of the votes which made him the clear winner. The runner-up, lawmaker Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, got 14.39% of the vote, according to the court. The opposition has described the turn-out as the lowest in the country's history.