Malagasy presidential election, 1996
Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 3 November 1996, with a second round on 29 December 1996. The election followed the impeachment of incumbent President Albert Zafy and the appointment of his interim successor, Norbert Ratsirahonana. In the second round, Ratsiraka achieved a narrow victory. On 6 January 1997, Zafy alleged that vote rigging and irregularities had occurred. Final results confirming Ratsiraka's victory were announced by the High Constitutional Court on 31 January, and he was sworn in on 9 February.
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Malagasy presidential election, 1996
Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 3 November 1996, with a second round on 29 December 1996. The election followed the impeachment of incumbent President Albert Zafy and the appointment of his interim successor, Norbert Ratsirahonana. In the second round, Ratsiraka achieved a narrow victory. On 6 January 1997, Zafy alleged that vote rigging and irregularities had occurred. Final results confirming Ratsiraka's victory were announced by the High Constitutional Court on 31 January, and he was sworn in on 9 February.
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Le elezioni presidenziali in M ...... dicembre 1996 (secondo turno).
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Presidential elections were he ...... he was sworn in on 9 February.
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1996-11-03
1996-12-29
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Malagasy presidential election, 1996
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Association for the Rebirth of Madagascar
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Judged By Your Work Party
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Malagasy presidential election, 2001
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Association for the Rebirth of Madagascar
National Union for Development and Democracy
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Tiako I Madagasikara
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popular vote
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Malagasy presidential election, 1992-1993
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Le elezioni presidenziali in M ...... dicembre 1996 (secondo turno).
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Presidential elections were he ...... he was sworn in on 9 February.
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Elezioni presidenziali in Madagascar del 1996
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Malagasy presidential election, 1996
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