Madagascar President Secures Controversial Re-election Amidst Boycott and Allegations of Irregularities

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has been re-elected for a third term, despite low voter turnout and an opposition boycott. Rajoelina secured 58.9% of the vote, while the second-place candidate received 14.4%. The opposition has denounced the election, citing irregularities and electoral fraud. They have appealed to the country's apex court to cancel the results. The majority of the opposition boycotted the election, leading to a turnout of only 46.4%. Rajoelina first came to power in 2009 through a coup and was re-elected in 2018.