Madagascar's Constitutional Court Validates President's Reelection Amidst Opposition Boycott and Coup Warnings

Madagascar's High Constitutional Court has declared incumbent President Andry Rajoelina as the winner of last month's presidential election, granting him a third term. Rajoelina received 58.96% of the votes cast, while the runner-up, lawmaker Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, got 14.39%. The election was marred by protests and a low voter turnout of less than 50%. The opposition, which boycotted the poll, has criticized the election process and vowed to fight against what they perceive as a lack of respect for the country's laws and oppression of the people.