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Churches in Madagascar enter presidential campaign

Protestants and Catholics in Madagascar have already gotten involved in politics in the run-up to November's election. The former deliver sermons attacking President Andry Rajoelina's record, while the latter - with the exception of the ex-archbishop of Antananarivo - cultivate their good relations with the government. [...]

Published on 27/02/2023 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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Andry Rajoelina
Andry Raobelina
Anjomara sy Rivo-Baovao
Baomiavotse Raharinirina
Benjamin Ramaroson
Christian Ntsay
Désiré Tsarahasina
DREAM
Episcopal Conference of Madagascar
Fabien Raharilamboniaina
FFKM
Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara
Fulgence Rabemahafaly
Hajo Andrianainarivelo
Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Hery Rasoamaromaka
IBC
Irako Ammi Andriamahazosoa
Lala Rasendrahasina
Malagasy Miara Miainga
Marc Ravalomanana
Odon Marie Arsene Razanakolona
Paul Rafanoharana
Pope Francis
Tiako i Madagasikara
Zaka Andriamampianina

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Ex-president's network boosted son's bid for Antananarivo mayoralty

Former president Marc Ravalomanana and his wife have both served as mayor of Madagascar's capital. Now their son Tojo is going for the job. He made good use of his famous surname and his parents' political connections while on the campaign trail.

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The Anosibe central market in Antananarivo, on 8 November 2018.

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Christian churches council to supervise national consultation

The organisation grouping Madagascar's four biggest Christian churches has agreed to supervise pre-election dialogue in the island nation. It plans to hold a series of forums and to deploy observers to try to ensure the upcoming presidential polls are trouble-free.

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Ex-presidents Rajaonarimampianina and Ravalomanana hatch anti-Rajoelina alliance

Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana have been discreetly working on an electoral pact. They struck a deal in principle last month and may reach out to other opposition leaders in Madagascar to take on an electoral system that is very firmly in the hands of the current president.

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Former Malagasy presidents Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana.

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Martial artists square up in presidential pre-campaign

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Malagasy MP Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, President of the African Judo Union.

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Orthodox patriarchs battle for Africa in Madagascar

The war between Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria over Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2019, has spread to the African continent. Theodore II, with whom Moscow has broken all ties, controls all Orthodox churches on the continent.

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Madagascar
Religious congregations not convinced by Rajoelina's Covid-19 miracle cure

Both Jesuits and FJKM Protestants have dismissed the Malagasy president's miraculous herbal remedy, a cure he is hoping will help him win back popularity.

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President Andry Rajoeline at the launch of his herbal drink.

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Andry Rajoelina
Andry Raobelina
Anjomara sy Rivo-Baovao
Baomiavotse Raharinirina
Benjamin Ramaroson
Christian Ntsay
Désiré Tsarahasina
DREAM
Episcopal Conference of Madagascar
Fabien Raharilamboniaina
FFKM
Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara
Fulgence Rabemahafaly
Hajo Andrianainarivelo
Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Hery Rasoamaromaka
IBC
Irako Ammi Andriamahazosoa
Lala Rasendrahasina
Malagasy Miara Miainga
Marc Ravalomanana
Odon Marie Arsene Razanakolona
Paul Rafanoharana
Pope Francis
Tiako i Madagasikara
Zaka Andriamampianina

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