Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina pictured before dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice, France, on June 8, 2025. Photo y Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar's first lady Mialy Rajoelina and Overseas Territories Minister Manuel Valls pictured before dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice, France, on June 8, 2025. Photo y Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina pictured before dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice, France, on June 8, 2025. Photo y Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina pictured before dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice, France, on June 8, 2025. Photo y Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina and Madagascar's first lady Mialy Rajoelina pictured before dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice, France, on June 8, 2025. Photo y Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner for the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee FA

Dinner for the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee FA

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina and his wife Mialy Rajoelina arrive for a dinner during the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 4, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner for the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee FA

Dinner for the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee FA

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina and his wife Mialy Rajoelina arrive for a dinner during the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 4, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dinner for the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee FA

Dinner for the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee FA

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina and his wife Mialy Rajoelina arrive for a dinner during the XIX Francophonie Summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 4, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing, capital of China, September 6, 2024. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 6, 2024. Photo by Huang Jingwen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron, Mialy Rajoelina, Madagascar's President Andry Nirina Rajoelina and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron, Mialy Rajoelina, Madagascar's President Andry Nirina Rajoelina and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron, Mialy Rajoelina, Madagascar's President Andry Nirina Rajoelina and Brigitte Macron attending at reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with President of Madagascar- Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina prior a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on July 26, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

Paris 2024 - Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina pictured before "Sport for sustainable development" summit organized at the Carrousel du Louvre (Louvre Carrousel) in Paris, France on July 25, 2024 ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary

STORY: Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the independence anniversary celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday in Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. A military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of a country must be done with mutual assistance of all citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future as stipulated in our National Development Plan." Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960, after being colonized by France for over 60 years. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (L, center) and his wife attend a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (C) speaks during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (L, center) and his wife attend a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (C) speaks during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

Madagascar holds Parliamentary election

STORY: Madagascar holds Parliamentary election SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of polling station 2. various of President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina voting 3. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, President of Madagascar STORYLINE: The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Polling stations across the country opened from 6:00 a.m. local time to 5:00 p.m., with about 11.6 million registered voters casting their ballots. Arsene Dama, president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), visited several polling stations alongside international observer missions and reported that everything was proceeding as planned. Regarding reported electoral offenses, such as suspicions of pre-ticked ballot papers, he assured that investigations would be conducted to confirm the existence or absence of such anomalie

Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (R) casts his vote at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (Front) arrives at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (R) casts his vote at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (Front) arrives at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (R) casts his vote at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (Front) arrives at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

MADAGASCAR-CHINA-HU CHUNHUA-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION

MADAGASCAR-CHINA-HU CHUNHUA-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION

(231217) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the Republic of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Hu Chunhua in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 17, 2023. At the invitation of President Rajoelina, Hu attended the inauguration of President Rajoelina in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo on December 16. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

Rajoelina pledges to build stronger, more prosperous Madagascar

STORY: Rajoelina pledges to build stronger, more prosperous Madagascar SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (French): ANDRY RAJOELINA, President of Madagascar 2. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Re-elected President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar on Saturday pledged to lead the country to "build a stronger and more prosperous nation." "I pledge to lead Madagascar with determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation, and to work for its development," Rajoelina said in his national address during an inauguration ceremony in Barea Stadium, in Antananarivo, the capital city. Declared on Dec. 1 by the High Constitutional Court as winner of the Nov. 16 presidential election with 58.96 percent of the votes, Rajoelina hailed the nation's "democratic maturity," noting that the process had been carried out calmly, "a sign of a nation which is determined to continue in an environment of peace

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231217) -- BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andry Rajoelina (C), re-elected president of Madagascar, inspects the army during an inauguration ceremony in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 16, 2023. Re-elected President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar on Saturday pledged to lead the country to "build a stronger and more prosperous nation." "I pledge to lead Madagascar with determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation, and to work for its development," Rajoelina said in his national address during an inauguration ceremony in Barea Stadium, in Antananarivo, the capital city. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

MADAGASCAR-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

(231216) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andry Rajoelina, re-elected president of Madagascar, makes a national address during an inauguration ceremony in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 16, 2023. Re-elected President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar on Saturday pledged to lead the country to "build a stronger and more prosperous nation." "I pledge to lead Madagascar with determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation, and to work for its development," Rajoelina said in his national address during an inauguration ceremony in Barea Stadium, in Antananarivo, the capital city. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

MADAGASCAR-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

(231216) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andry Rajoelina (C), re-elected president of Madagascar, inspects the army during an inauguration ceremony in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 16, 2023. Re-elected President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar on Saturday pledged to lead the country to "build a stronger and more prosperous nation." "I pledge to lead Madagascar with determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation, and to work for its development," Rajoelina said in his national address during an inauguration ceremony in Barea Stadium, in Antananarivo, the capital city. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

MADAGASCAR-PRESIDENT-INAUGURATION CEREMONY

(231216) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andry Rajoelina (C), re-elected president of Madagascar, attends an inauguration ceremony in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 16, 2023. Re-elected President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar on Saturday pledged to lead the country to "build a stronger and more prosperous nation." "I pledge to lead Madagascar with determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation, and to work for its development," Rajoelina said in his national address during an inauguration ceremony in Barea Stadium, in Antananarivo, the capital city. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

Top Madagascar court confirms Rajoelina's re-election as president

STORY: Top Madagascar court confirms Rajoelina's re-election as president SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, President-elect of Madagascar 2. various of Rajoelina 3. various of people inside HCC's building STORYLINE: Madagascar's High Constitutional Court (HCC) on Friday confirmed President Andry Rajoelina's victory in the Nov. 16 presidential election. According to the final results proclaimed by the HCC, Rajoelina secured 58.96 percent of the votes cast, surpassing the required 50 percent threshold for a first-round victory. "I will be the president of all the Malagasy people," Rajoelina told reporters on Friday. He highlighted initial priorities for his new mandate, particularly focusing on "assisting the most disadvantaged and revitalizing industrialization." He also called on "all those willing to contribute to the country's development" to offer their support. SO

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(231201) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Madagascar's High Constitutional Court announces the result of the first round of the presidential election in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 1, 2023. Madagascar's High Constitutional Court (HCC) announced on Friday that Andry Rajoelina was re-elected as president of Madagascar in the Nov. 16 presidential election. According to the final results proclaimed by the HCC, Rajoelina received 58.96 percent of the votes cast, exceeding the 50 percent threshold required for winning the first round. Madagascar initiated its first round of the presidential election on Nov. 16 to choose the national leader for the next five years from 13 candidates. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(231201) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andry Rajoelina (C) hears the result of the first round of the presidential election at Madagascar's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 1, 2023. Madagascar's High Constitutional Court (HCC) announced on Friday that Andry Rajoelina was re-elected as president of Madagascar in the Nov. 16 presidential election. According to the final results proclaimed by the HCC, Rajoelina received 58.96 percent of the votes cast, exceeding the 50 percent threshold required for winning the first round. Madagascar initiated its first round of the presidential election on Nov. 16 to choose the national leader for the next five years from 13 candidates. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(231201) -- ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andry Rajoelina heads for Madagascar's High Constitutional Court to hear the result of the first round of the presidential election in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Dec. 1, 2023. Madagascar's High Constitutional Court (HCC) announced on Friday that Andry Rajoelina was re-elected as president of Madagascar in the Nov. 16 presidential election. According to the final results proclaimed by the HCC, Rajoelina received 58.96 percent of the votes cast, exceeding the 50 percent threshold required for winning the first round. Madagascar initiated its first round of the presidential election on Nov. 16 to choose the national leader for the next five years from 13 candidates. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina wins presidential election

STORY: Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina wins presidential election SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the polling stations 2. various of Andry Rajoelina casting ballot 3. various of a press conference of Madagascar's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) STORYLINE: Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has won the presidential election by garnering more than 50 percent of the votes, according to preliminary results released Saturday by the country's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). The CENI announced that Rajoelina obtained a total of 2,856,090 votes, or 58.95 percent of the votes, at a press conference. With more than 50 percent of the votes garnered, the incumbent president won the presidential election during its first round, said the CENI. "I would like to thank the Malagasy people for their political maturity and wisdom", Rajoelina told

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(231125) -- ANTANANARIVO, Nov. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina is pictured at a press conference of the country's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Nov. 25, 2023. Rajoelina has won the presidential election by garnering more than 50 percent of the votes, according to preliminary results released Saturday by the CENI. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(231125) -- ANTANANARIVO, Nov. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Madagascar's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) releases the preliminary results of the presidential election at a press conference in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Nov. 25, 2023. Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has won the presidential election by garnering more than 50 percent of the votes, according to preliminary results released Saturday by the CENI. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

Presidential election in Madagascar

STORY: Presidential election in Madagascar SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antananarivo city views 2. various of polling stations 3. various of Madagascar's incumbent president Andry Rajoelina casting ballot 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, incumbent president of Madagascar 5. various of presidential candidate Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko casting ballot 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malagasy): SITENY RANDRIANASOLONIAIKO, presidential candidate 7. various of polling stations 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Malagasy): OROTHE, Malagasy voter 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Malagasy): FARA, Malagasy voter STORYLINE: Madagascar kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Thursday to select the national leader for the next five years among 13 candidates, including incumbent President Andry Rajoelina. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Madagascar, over 11 million registered voters among the 30 milli

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-START

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-START

(231116) -- ANTANANARIVO, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Voters are seen at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Nov. 16, 2023. Madagascar kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Thursday to select the national leader for the next five years among 13 candidates, including incumbent President Andry Rajoelina. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-START

MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-START

(231116) -- ANTANANARIVO, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Nov. 16, 2023. Madagascar kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Thursday to select the national leader for the next five years among 13 candidates, including incumbent President Andry Rajoelina. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)