Will the election in Madagascar bring any change?

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On the 16th of November, millions of people are expected to vote in the presidential election in Madagascar. Long-time political rivals Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana will take each other on, along with eleven other candidates. Rajoelina, the former DJ-turned-politician, rose to power back in 2009 when he replaced Ravalomana as head of state, following a bloodless coup. Madagascar is among the poorest nations in the world. The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line rose from 72% in 2012 to 75% in 2022, according to the World Bank. Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja has been looking at what's at stake in this election.