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Madagascar's president resigns as rival claims power - 18 Mar 09

A new administration in Madagascar begins its first day in power, after weeks of violence culminated in a swift change of leadership. Military leaders conferred full powers on opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, hours after the president Marc Ravalomanana resigned. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from the Antananarivo.

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