Ambohitsorohitra Palace

The Ambohitsorohitra Palace is a presidential palace in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo. It has only a symbolic role and is not a residence of the president.[1]

Ambohitsorohitra palace
Detail of presidential office in Antananarivo

Political events

During a coup between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina on March 16, 2009, the military took over the palace.[1][2] The military again threatened to do the same during a failed coup in November 2010.

See also

References
  1. "Soldiers storm presidential palace". France 24. 16 March 2009. Archived from the original on 20 March 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  2. "Madagascar soldiers seize palace". BBC. 16 March 2009.


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