Tag Archives: March 2009

Madagascar presidential vote set for May 8

ANTANANARIVO — Madagascar will hold a much-delayed presidential election on May 8 next year, a key step in ending the crisis sparked by a March 2009 coup, the electoral commission announced Wednesday. “May 8 will be the first round of … read more »

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Madagascar government resigns in line with road map

Madagascar’s interim government has resigned, a move required under the terms of a political road map signed by the Indian Ocean island’s main political parties last month that paved the way for elections within a year. Madagascar has been rocked … read more »

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