On 15 January, Madagascar’s transitional leader, Andry Rajoelina, announced that he wouldn’t be standing in the 8 May presidential elections. His decision follows that of his arch rival, Marc Ravalomana, who took himself out of the running in December. But if neither ‘Raj’ nor ‘Rav’, who will be president? Read the full story here.

Published on Economist.com, 30 January 2013.