Madagascar

  • Jul 21, 2009
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MADAGASCAR: Bomb attempts derail reconciliation talks

The government of Andry Rajoelina yesterday said that it had issued arrest warrants for five...

Madagascar
  • Jul 6, 2009
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AFRICA: Japan seeks to support rice production boost

Last year's food price shock, which pushed up urban living costs across Africa -- provoking riots...

Africa
  • Jun 4, 2009
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MADAGASCAR: Court sentences Ravalomanana to prison

A Malagasy court yesterday sentenced ousted President Marc Ravalomanana to four years in prison...

Madagascar
  • May 28, 2009
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MADAGASCAR: New leadership blocks Ravalomanana return

Andry Rajoelina, the leader of the High Transitional Authority that has been in power since...

Madagascar
  • Apr 30, 2009
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MADAGASCAR: Rajoelina struggles to consolidate control

Soldiers yesterday arrested Manandafy Rakotonirina, who ousted President Marc Ravalomanana had...

Madagascar
  • Apr 23, 2009
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AFRICA: Regional growth suffers amid global downturn

Sub-Saharan Africa will see GDP growth slow to just 1.7% in 2009, according to the IMF's latest...

Africa
  • Apr 21, 2009
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MADAGASCAR: Pro-Ravalomanana rally becomes violent

The government today banned all public demonstrations (pro- or anti-government), after a rally in...

Madagascar
  • Apr 8, 2009
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MADAGASCAR: AU wants to keep pressure on new regime

The African Union (AU) is opposed to the transitional plan reached at an April 1-2 national...

Madagascar