Antananarivo

Building and pots
from: "This is Africa?" By Jabe

Background: Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections 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 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner.

4 weeks ago: Jabe published a blog
Au revoir but not adieu

October 19th 2009 Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo
I have to return to Tana in order to get transport to the last national park of my Madagascar visit and, despite being only ~400km from Fianar on the best road in the country, an eight hour journey ti ... 38 photos [full story]

9 weeks ago: Jabe published a blog
This is Africa?

September 24th 2009 Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo
Rice paddies. Rickshaws. Names full to bursting with syllables. Old European guys with young local girls. More to the point, facial features. Even if archaeological evidence didn't provide a scie ... 13 photos [full story]

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