Essays Tagged: "Didier Ratsiraka"

This is an essay about Madagascar. The geography, government, culture, and society are discussed.

lections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier Ratsiraka, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. The 2001 pr ... s returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier Ratsiraka and Marc Ravalomanana, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 20 ...

(5 pages) 68 0 2.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays