Ambohitsorohitra Palace


The Ambohitsorohitra Palace is a presidential palace in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo. It has only a symbolic role and is not a residence of the president.

Political events

During a coup between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina on March 16, 2009, the military took over the palace. The military again threatened to do the same during a failed coup in November 2010.