Will the election in Madagascar bring any change?
Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana renew their rivalry to run for the presidency
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
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.