Andry Rajoelina sworn in as Madagascar's president
Andry Rajoelina was sworn in Saturday for his second term as Madagascar's president amid fears of violence from opposition supporters who contested results of the Nov.16 poll.
“I will be the president of all Malagasy people and I am ready to work with anyone who wants to make the country develop,” he told the crowd at a stadium in the capital, Antananarivo.
Six African presidents attended the ceremony. But former presidents Marc Ravalomanana and Hery Rajaonarimampianina, both candidates in the November elections were absent.
About 6000 police and army personnel were deployed to ensure security.
Rajoelina, 49, first assumed power in 2009 after the military backed his ousting of Ravalomanana.
