Political Crisis in Madagascar

Date: January 26, 2009 • Location: Marolambo, Madagascar

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 2009.

Rioting broke out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that led to the deposal of President Marc Ravalomanana.

Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra, is the capital of Analamanga region.