Voting begins in Madagascar presidential election boycotted by most opposition leaders

Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election

Polling stations closed and the counting of votes began Thursday in Madagascar in a presidential election that was boycotted by the majority of candidates following weeks of unrest and court battles. A low voter turnout marked the election, as many people appeared to heed a call by a collective of 10 candidates to stay away from voting booths. Civil society groups had also called for a postponement of the election. The country’s elections manage…

Madagascar ends voting after presidential elections boycott drama

Voting has ended in Madagascar’s presidential elections, which most opposition candidates boycotted

Low turnout looms over boycott-hit Madagascar presidential election

Madagascar voted in highly contested presidential elections Thursday that were boycotted by most opposition candidates and appeared to have resulted in a very low turnout. As polling stations  closed and counting started, two senior sources at the electoral commission told AFP, on condition of anonymity, that preliminary data suggested less than 20 percent of those registered showed up to vote. President Andry Rajoelina has voiced confidence in …

Madagascar voting closes in presidential election boycotted by opposition

Turnout was low after weeks of protests against President Andry Rajoelina, who is seeking a third term in office

Opposition rejects Madagascar vote as counting underway

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Voting closed in the first round of Madagascar's presidential election on Thursday, which took place despite a boycott by most opposition candidate and weeks of violent protests in the run-up to polling day. Read full story