Madagascar: Presidential election heads to run-off in December

Although they gave a nod to the overall voting process, election observers raised concerns over glitches in the registration of voters which left large numbers unable to cast ballots and opaque campaign fundraising.

Under the electoral commission’s own timeline, it should announce complete provisional results by the end of Friday, which then go to the Special Electoral Court (CES) for validation.

“We know the election wasn’t perfect,” said Hanitra Razafimanantsoa, a close political ally of Ravalomanana and Robinson.

“But at this point, we accept the results,” she said, speaking to reporters when more than 90 percent of votes were in.

Rajaonarimampianina’s camp echoed similar sentiments.

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