Supporters of his rival, DidierRatsiraka, the ex-president who claims to be president still, tightened their economic blockade of the capital, Antananarivo.
In Madagascar supporters of the ousted president, DidierRatsiraka, blew up bridges and blockaded the capital, Antananarivo, which is held by his rival, Marc Ravalomanana.
Marc Ravalomanana, one of Madagascar's two presidents, dissolved his government and said he would welcome supporters of his rival, DidierRatsiraka, into a new government of national unity.