"Madagascar's Controversial President Secures Third Term Amid Election Boycott and Opposition Criticism"

Madagascar's incumbent leader, Andry Rajoelina, is set to secure a third term as president after obtaining the most votes in a presidential election marked by a low turnout and an opposition boycott. Provisional results showed Rajoelina with 58.9% of the vote, followed by Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko with 14.4%. Rajoelina's opponents have declared that they will not accept the results, citing irregularities and unfair election conditions. The opposition had called for a boycott, resulting in a historically low turnout of 46.4%. The final results will be announced by the country's High Constitutional Court within nine days.