Tag Archives: Madagascar

Former President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana Says He Won’t Run

December 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The former president of Madagascar says he will not run for any position in the island country’s next election, but he says he wants to return home. Marc Ravalomanana has been living in exile in South Africa since 2009, when … read more »

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Implementing Peace and Security Architecture (II): Southern Africa

October 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

To preserve Southern Africa’s relative peace in the face of rising challenges and threats, Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states must collectively reinforce its peace and security architecture. Implementing Peace and Security Architecture (II): Southern Africa, the latest International … read more »

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President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar addresses 67th UN General Assembly

September 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Madagascar seeks support on eve of final phase of political transition At the General Assembly today, Madagascar’s Transitional President, Andry Rajoelina, called on the United Nations for continued international support for his Indian Ocean country as it approaches elections that … read more »

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Southern Africa tells Rwanda to halt DR Congo rebel support

August 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Maputo: Southern African leaders on Saturday slammed Rwanda for supporting rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a threat to regional stability and urged Kigali to immediately stop its “interference”. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) resolved to send … read more »

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Zimbabwe Protest In Pictures

August 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica
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Madagascar presidential vote set for May 8

August 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ANTANANARIVO — Madagascar will hold a much-delayed presidential election on May 8 next year, a key step in ending the crisis sparked by a March 2009 coup, the electoral commission announced Wednesday. “May 8 will be the first round of … read more »

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Malaria outbreak kills 7 in Madagascar

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Antananarivo – A particularly severe outbreak of malaria in Madagascar has killed seven people since the beginning of the month and has left 60 others in need of hospitalisation, the country’s health minister said on Thursday. Madagascar has seen an … read more »

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Trial of ex-ICJ judge opens in Madagascar

March 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Antananarivo – A former judge on the UN’s highest court went on trial in Madagascar Monday on charges of complicity in a coup plot. Raymond Ranjeva denies any involvement in the alleged plot to unseat strongman Andry Rajoelina, who seized … read more »

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Statement by the spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, on Madagascar

January 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, January 30, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High … read more »

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Ravalomanana ‘may return home soon’

January 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – Mediation talks on the political crisis in Madagascar sponsored by regional body SADC should allow ousted president Marc Ravalomanana’s return from exile by February 29, a close aide said on Wednesday. Ravalomanana’s plane was turned back mid-air on … read more »

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Ravalomanana returns to S.Africa

January 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – The commercial plane carrying Madagascar’s toppled president Marc Ravalomanana has returned to Johannesburg, after his attempt to end his exile in South Africa was thwarted in the air when his plane was forced to turn back. Authorities from … read more »

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Madagascar’s Ravalomanana Plane diverts to Mozambique

January 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

An aircraft flying Madagascar’s exiled former leader Marc Ravalomanana home on Saturday was diverted to Mozambique after the Malagasy authorities ordered the jet to turn around, a spokesman for Ravalomanana said. “Madagascar civil aviation has turned the plane around and … read more »

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Ravalomanana to return to Madagascar: statement

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Former Madagascar leader Marc Ravalomanana will return to the Indian Ocean island “imminently”, a statement released by his South African publicists firm said on Wednesday. It said details of his departure would be released closer to the time of the … read more »

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New Madagascar PM takes office

November 2, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s new Prime Minister Omer Beriziky took office Wednesday as part of a deal meant to take the Indian Ocean island nation towards elections after years of political crisis. “The ceremony today marks a crucial step in the … read more »

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Madagascar government resigns in line with road map

October 18, 2011 by benim

Madagascar’s interim government has resigned, a move required under the terms of a political road map signed by the Indian Ocean island’s main political parties last month that paved the way for elections within a year. Madagascar has been rocked … read more »

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Ravalomanana says regime illegal

September 19, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascar will arrest exiled former president Marc Ravalomanana if he returns to the Indian Ocean island, a senior cabinet minister said a day after signing a road map aimed at holding elections within a year. Madagascar’s major political … read more »

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Madagascar ‘will arrest Ravalomanana’

September 19, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascar will arrest exiled former president Marc Ravalomanana if he returns to the Indian Ocean island, a senior cabinet minister said a day after signing a road map aimed at holding elections within a year. Madagascar’s major political … read more »

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SADC mediation team to Madagascar

September 13, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Southern African officials will visit Madagascar on Wednesday to assess progress in efforts to end the country’s protracted leadership battle, the South African government said. A delegation of the Southern African Development Community’s policy, defence and security organ, … read more »

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Anichebe suffers groin injury in action for Nigeria

September 5, 2011 by benim

Everton striker Victor Anichebe faces a possible three-week lay-off after suffering a groin injury on international duty at the weekend. Anichebe was hurt in the final minutes of Nigeria’s 2-0 win in Madagascar on Saturday and headed back to Britain … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 2 – 0 Madagascar

September 4, 2011 by benim

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has given the credit for Sunday’s 2-0 victory in Madagascar to his players. The Super Eagles overcame atrocious playing conditions to triumph in the last 20 minutes with goals from skipper Joseph Yobo and a sensational … read more »

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AU opened talks on Madagascar peace plan

July 6, 2011 by benim

African Union officials opened talks Wednesday to approve a plan to help Madagascar hold elections and end a political crisis that has dragged on for more than two years. The roadmap was last month endorsed by the Southern African Development … read more »

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Unwelcome Ravalomanana vows to return

June 16, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Madagascar’s exiled former president Marc Ravalomanana vowed on Wednesday to return to the island despite the army and police stating that they would block his homecoming on security grounds. “I am coming back, unconditionally, to wage peace, to … read more »

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Madagascar rejects call for ex-president’s return

June 14, 2011 by benim

Madagascar’s military-backed coup leader has ruled out an immediate return for the elected president he ousted, and added Tuesday that when Marc Ravalomanana does come back, he will have to face charges he was responsible for protesters’ deaths. “He must … read more »

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Madagascar talks close without deal

June 7, 2011 by benim

Gaborone – Madagascar’s feuding political leaders ended two days of talks on Tuesday without signing a deal on ending the crisis sparked by strongman Andry Rajoelina’s takeover of the island two years ago. The talks, which were convened by the … read more »

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Mediators meet over Madagascar

June 7, 2011 by benim

Gaborone – Madagascar’s feuding political leaders were gathering on Monday for a meeting in Botswana that regional mediators are describing as the last chance to find a solution to the country’s two-year-old deadlock. The two-day meeting of 11 political parties … read more »

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SADC Mediators Prepare for More Madagascar Talks

May 31, 2011 by benim

As international mediators prepare for another summit on how to resolve Madagascar’s two-year political crisis, Andry Rajoelina says his transitional government will push through with elections regardless of the decision. The country’s three main opposition parties say the acting president … read more »

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Private jet of Madagascar’s president deliberately damaged

April 30, 2011 by benim

The private jet carrying Madagascar’s Highest Transitional Authority (HAT) President Andry Rajoelina and members of his delegation to Zambia which was forced to land on Thursday due to technical problems could have been sabotaged, according to a statement from the … read more »

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Madagascar flies abused maids home

March 24, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s government on Thursday flew home 86 female domestic workers from Lebanon who had been subjected to abuse amid concerns over the deaths of 17 Madagascan maids in the past year. Population Minister Nadine Ramaroson said at Antananarivo … read more »

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Ravalomanana wants South African help

March 21, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Madagascar’s exiled former leader Marc Ravalomanana called on Sunday for South Africa to do more to end a two-year political impasse after the latest regional efforts failed. “We appeal to South Africa to use its leadership to help … read more »

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Madagascar mediation has failed – opposition

March 17, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – International mediation efforts to end a two-year-old political crisis in Madagascar failed, the Indian Ocean island’s three main opposition parties said on Thursday. Speaking for the opposition groups, former leader Marc Ravalomanana, who stepped down under pressure from … read more »

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