Deep breath

I'm indebted to former World Service collegeagues for highlighting a Canal Turn ahead for news jockeys. The three main candidates in the Madagascan Presidential Election are Hery Rajaonarimampianina, Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina. First round voting starts next Wednesday. There are 33 other candidates, and some timid newsreaders will be backing a former pop star, who goes by the name Dama.