Malagasy people cast their votes before polls close Antananarivo residents stress the need for "change" as they cast their votes in a run-off election between two rivals who have waited years to come face-to-face in a fiercely personal battle for power. The clash between Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana could spark fresh instability in the impoverished country if the result is rejected by the losing candidate or fraud allegations are widespread, analysts warn. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES