Madagascar presidential candidates neck and neck in early count


  • World
  • Saturday, 21 Dec 2013

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - The two candidates in Madagascar's presidential run-off election were neck and neck in early vote counting on Saturday, in a poll meant to end a deep-rooted political rift that has driven away investors and contributed to a shrinking economy.

Voters have a choice between a former finance minister backed by outgoing President Andry Rajoelina, the disc jockey-turned-statesman whom the army helped to power in 2009, and an ally of Marc Ravalomanana, the leader ousted in the coup.

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