Rajoelina confirmed winner of Madagascar presidential election

Rajoelina confirmed winner of Madagascar presidential election

Madagascar's Constitutional Court on Tuesday confirmed Andry Rajoelina as the winner of the country's presidential election.

Rajoelina was confirmed as the winner after his opponent lodged a complaint alleging election fraud (AFP pic)
ANTANANARIVO:
Madagascar’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday confirmed Andry Rajoelina as the winner of the country’s presidential election after his opponent lodged a complaint alleging that the result was riddled with fraud.

“Andry Rajoelina is declared the elected president of the republic,” Judge Jean-Eric Rakotoarisoa declared, triggering celebrations among supporters gathered in the capital Antananarivo.

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