Latest update: 15/03/2009 

- Andry Rajoelina - Antananarivo - Madagascar - Marc Ravalomanana


President remains defiant as opposition deadline expires
Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana (photo) has refused to step down after the expiry of a four-hour deadline proclaimed by opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, who appeared earlier today before a crowd of supporters in the island's capital.
Cyril VANIER / Virginie HERZ (video)