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Madagascar's constitutional court postpones the upcoming election from November 9 to November 16, amid a political crisis involving protests against the Ntsay government following President Andry Rajoelina's resignation.
2023-10-12

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina resigns in order to run for re-election, in accordance with the country's constitution. Rajoelina sent his resignation letter to the High Constitutional Court following confirmation of his candidature.
2023-09-10

At least ten people are killed by floods in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
2022-01-18

In Madagascar, twenty people, including two French nationals, are charged with crimes including criminal conspiracy, criminal association, rebellion against the president and possession of illegal weapons, for allegedly plotting to kill president Andry Rajoelina.
2021-12-6

Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampianina resigns from office in order to contest the November presidential election, as required by the Constitution. Senate president Riko Rakotovao becomes interim President of Madagascar until the January 2019 inauguration of a new president.
2018-09-7

The death toll from an outbreak of plague in Madagascar nears 100. So far, there have been 911 cases recorded.
2017-10-21

Since August 1, another round of pneumonic, bubonic, and septicemic plague spreads in Madagascar, killing at least 45 people.
2017-10-7

Madagascar's former President Marc Ravalomanana says he will return to the country after three years in exile.
2012-01-20

A three day mutiny in Madagascar ends after an army barracks occupied by rebel troops is stormed by the army.
2010-11-20