1.   But Ratsiraka rejected the result of the recount, which gave his election foe an absolute majority in the vote and therefore the presidency.

2.   The outgoing president set up his capital in the eastern port city after his election foe Ravalomanana declared himself president in February.

3.   Ratsiraka set up his capital in the eastern port of Toamasina after his election foe declared himself president in February.

4.   The outgoing president set up his capital in the eastern port city of Toamasina after his election foe Ravalomanana declared himself president in February.