There has been serious protesting in Antananarivo. Jeuneafrique reports that 34 people have died since Monday.

The protests have occurred between supporters of the president, Marc Ravalomanana, and the opposition figure and mayor of Antananarivo, Andry Rajoelina. The conflict seems to have been sparked by an interview with former president, Didier Ratsiraka, who remains an opponent of President Ravalomanana. The interview was broadcast on the private television channel, Viva, which is owned by the mayor. After the interview, the station was shut down by the government. Supporters of Rajoelina then took to the streets. Allafrica reports that Rajoelina has mobilised up to 40,000 people in the capital against the president. On Tuesday Rajoelina declared a curfew in the capital. The Madagascar Tribune reports that regional leaders have begun to extend the curfew across the island.

There were reports that President Ravalomanana and Rajoelina had agreed to meet to discuss the situation on Wednesday. However, Midi Madagasikara reports that no such meeting took place. Rajoelina issued a number of preconditions to the meeting and, apparently, the president refused to accept them. Rajoelina continues to challenge the legitimacy of the regime and the president is relying on the law and order forces to calm the situation. This does not sound like a good combination of events.