Madagascar elects president in an uneasy climate

Madagascar began Wednesday to vote for the second round of a presidential election with the strong taste of personal accounts between two of its former heads of state, Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina, determined to regain power.

As early as 6:00 am (3:00 GMT), the first of some 10 million registered voters completed their civic duty in the capital Antananarivo.

"My choice is already made but I keep it for myself," AFP told a 45-year-old housewife, Monique Norosoa, slipping her ballot into the urn in the Ampadrana district.