Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote

The country’s High Constitutional Court has nine days to officially declare the name of the new leader after examining any petitions.

Madagascar is well known for its vanilla and precious redwood, yet is one of the world’s poorest nations, according to World Bank data, with 76 percent of people living in extreme poverty.

The island, which is also famed for its unique wildlife, is dependent on foreign aid and burdened by a long history of coups and unrest.