Summary: Presidential election progresses amid tension in Madagascar

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.”