Madagascan election commission accuses EU of pressure over vote TThe Madagascan election commission said Friday they received pressure from France and the EU to halt the July 24 president election after strongman Andry Rajoelina reneged on his promise not to contest the vote and announced his candidacy. The African Union has said it won't recognise a victory by Rajoelina while the regional powers SADC have called on Rajoelina to step aside. Soundbites. (images to follow)