The list of no fewer that 36 candidates include three rulers of the Indian Ocean Island.

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Heri Rajoanarimampianina, who’s been in power since 2014 is seeking re-election on November 7.

He’ll be rivaled by Marc Ravalomanana, elected in 2002 and overthrown in a coup seven years later…

… and Andry Rajoelina, who led that putsch and stayed at the helm for four years.

They were not allowed to contest the 2013 poll, sparking violent protests earlier this year.

Rajoanarimampianina was obliged to form a consensus government to organise next month’s election.

Madagascar desperately needs a sustained period of stability to overcome the economic damage done by the years of political turmoil.

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