History: January 26 (#5)

History: January 26 (#5)
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January 26, 2009 Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina.

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On January 26, in the year 2009: Rioting breaks out in Antan anarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. Antananarivo, also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana, is the capital and largest city of Madagascar.

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Why January 26, 2009 matters: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Mad agascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 26, 2009 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution h as connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antananarivo (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)