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Madagascar's top four political figures have reached a power-sharing agreement ahead of elections next year, says a UN official involved in the talks.
AFP - Madagascar's top four political figures on Friday reached an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year, a UN official involved in the talks told AFP.

"The Madagascan leaders have managed to reach an accord on putting in place a transitional charter," said UN-appointed mediator Tiebile Drame.

"They agreed on the leadership of transitional institutions, including the presidency, and on power sharing in the government and other institutions," he added.

Andry Rajoelina, a 35-year-old former disc jockey, toppled Madagascan President Marc Ravalomanana with the army's backing on March 17 but has since failed to win the recognition of the international community.

The coup came as a result of months of sometimes violent demonstrations which left the island in diplomatic and institutional limbo, with parallel adminstrations claiming legitimacy.

Rajoelina, Ravalomanana and two other former presidents agreed in August to a 15-month transition period but have since sparred over the details of power-sharing.

The four have been meeting in the Ethipian capital since Tuesday.