PREVIEW-Madagascar to vote on new constitution
Reuters
By Alain Iloniana
ANTANANARIVO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Madagascar will vote in a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution on Wednesday, a vote seen as a crucial step towards restoring political order on the Indian Ocean island and ending an almost two-year crisis.
Analysts say the outcome of the referendum, which some critics say amounts to little more than a vote of confidence on President Andry Rajoelina's interim administration, is difficult to predict but they are tilting towards a 'Yes' vote.
The country's three main opposition parties have called on their supporters to boycott the plebiscite. That would dent turnout but ultimately could boost the 'Yes' vote, analysts say.
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By Alain Iloniana
ANTANANARIVO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Madagascar will vote in a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution on Wednesday, a vote seen as a crucial step towards restoring political order on the Indian Ocean island and ending an almost two-year crisis.
Analysts say the outcome of the referendum, which some critics say amounts to little more than a vote of confidence on President Andry Rajoelina's interim administration, is difficult to predict but they are tilting towards a 'Yes' vote.
The country's three main opposition parties have called on their supporters to boycott the plebiscite. That would dent turnout but ultimately could boost the 'Yes' vote, analysts say.
Read more...