Opposition presidential candidate Marc Ravalomanana at the ambohitsorohitra Palace in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo. Ravalomanana proclaimed himself president after he contested the official results of the first round of elections against the incumbent president Didier Ratsiraka. Weeks of political crisis, a general strike and demonstrations have paralized the country..Antananarivo, Madagascar. 04-03-2002.Photo ©: J.B. Russell
