Summary: Presidential election progresses amid tension in Madagascar

President Andry Rajoelina speaking at the inauguration of Madagascar's affordable housing project.

Source: Official Twitter account of Andry Rajoelina

What we know

9 million voter cards printed in South Africa have been distributed to voters
The distribution of voter cards, through door-to-door delivery is set to conclude on November 2
The voter list shows around 11 million registered voters
The election was moved from November 9 to November 16 by the High Constitutional Court after President Andry Rajoelina and former President Marc Ravalomanana, were both injured during protests last month
Rajoelina has faced criticism for his dual French citizenship

What they said

President Andry Rajoelina in a statement to announce his rerun for president said, "The Constitution allows me to run for a second term. Many things have been done to prevent me from moving forward but this encourages me to do more." Former President Marc Ravalomanana, who lost power in a coup in 2009 to Rajoelina said at a demonstration in the nation’s capital: “It was on the Place de 13 Mai that he [Rajoelina] took power, and it will be on the Place du 13 Mai that he will fall.”

Edward Sakyi