Madagascar president starts new term amid opposition boycott

President Andry Rajoelina took oath for a new term as Madagascar's leader amidst opposition boycott and international concerns. The absence of former presidents highlights tensions. Demonstrations were banned in the capital. Western nations call for legal and electoral reforms. Economy in crisis, Rajoelina vows to boost livelihoods in one of the world's poorest countries. The island country is the world's biggest producer of vanilla but price fall amid sluggish world demand has hit the industry.

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