ANTANANARIVO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- France has promised to rehabilitate Madagascar's national radio and television buildings which were badly damaged during the mass protest on Monday, Madagascan president Marc Ravalomanana announced here on Wednesday.

    During his inspection of the damaged buildings, which were looted and set on fire by protesters, Ravalomanana told the media that he would make his best efforts to restore security in the capital city and the whole island country.

    This was his first public appearance since Sunday, when he cut short his visit and returned home from a summit meeting of the Southern African Development Community.

    Accompanied by Prime Minister Charles Rabemananjara, National Assembly President Jacques Sylla and senior government officials, Ravalomanana said the buildings would be rehabilitated as soon as possible.

    More than 10 supper markets and shops were destroyed in fire following the mass looting and robberies on Monday.

    No one has claimed responsibility for all the lootings and damages.