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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People cross a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People walk through floodwaters in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People travel by cart to wade through floodwaters in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina (L, front) attends the sworn-in ceremony at the High Constitutional Court of Madagascar in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina (R) signs documents after he was sworn in as the president of Madagascar at the nation's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina speaks after he was sworn in as the president of Madagascar at the nation's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Heavy Rain Death Toll - Madagascar

Residents move through a flooded road in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on February 20, 2025. The death toll from the heavy rains that have hit Madagascar since February 14 rose to 11, according to the latest report from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) released on Thursday. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Death Toll - Madagascar

Residents take a boat on a flooded road in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on February 20, 2025. The death toll from the heavy rains that have hit Madagascar since February 14 rose to 11, according to the latest report from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) released on Thursday. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Death Toll - Madagascar

Residents move through a flooded road in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on February 20, 2025. The death toll from the heavy rains that have hit Madagascar since February 14 rose to 11, according to the latest report from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) released on Thursday. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Death Toll - Madagascar

A man rows a boat on a flooded road in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on February 20, 2025. The death toll from the heavy rains that have hit Madagascar since February 14 rose to 11, according to the latest report from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) released on Thursday. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Death Toll - Madagascar

Residents move through a flooded road in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on February 20, 2025. The death toll from the heavy rains that have hit Madagascar since February 14 rose to 11, according to the latest report from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) released on Thursday. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Death Toll - Madagascar

A flooded road is pictured in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on February 20, 2025. The death toll from the heavy rains that have hit Madagascar since February 14 rose to 11, according to the latest report from the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) released on Thursday. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military parade is held 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

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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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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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)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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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)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CABLE CAR-TRIAL RUN

(240622) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cable cars carrying the first batch of passengers are on a trial run in Antananarivo, Madagascar, June 21, 2024. The cable cars in Antananarivo started a trial run on Friday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CABLE CAR-TRIAL RUN

(240622) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cable cars carrying the first batch of passengers are on a trial run in Antananarivo, Madagascar, June 21, 2024. The cable cars in Antananarivo started a trial run on Friday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CABLE CAR-TRIAL RUN

(240622) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cable cars carrying the first batch of passengers are on a trial run in Antananarivo, Madagascar, June 21, 2024. The cable cars in Antananarivo started a trial run on Friday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CABLE CAR-TRIAL RUN

(240622) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cable cars carrying the first batch of passengers are on a trial run in Antananarivo, Madagascar, June 21, 2024. The cable cars in Antananarivo started a trial run on Friday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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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

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Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

A voter registers 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

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Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

A voter prepares to 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

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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

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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

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A voter prepares to 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)

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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)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A voter registers 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)

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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)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A voter registers 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)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A voter prepares to 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)

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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)