Madagascar: Election Commission Confirms Rajoelina As Madagascar President

Andry Rajoelina returned to power in Madagascar on Thursday after he beat his rival and predecessor Marc Ravalomanana in a presidential election beset by allegations of fraud.

The country's electoral commission said Rajoelina won 55.66 percent of the vote in the run-off vote held last week. Ravalomanana claimed 44.34 percent.

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