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Ethiopia: The race for MDGs Vs land grabbing

March 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Geletaw Zeleke The United Nations’ number one millennium development goal is eradicating extreme poverty from the face of the earth. Holding this slogan high, countries across the globe are working to get rid of poverty. Supporters of bilateral aid … read more »

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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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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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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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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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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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Southern Africa leaders meet on Zimbabwe stand-off

March 31, 2011 by benim

Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai lobbied regional leaders at a security summit on Thursday to stop what he says is a crackdown by President Robert Mugabe ahead of expected polls. The security organ of the 15-nation Southern African Development Community … 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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Madagascan opposition figure detained over bombing

March 16, 2011 by benim

Authorities have detained a senior Madagascan opposition official in connection with a bomb that blew up as the island’s leader passed in a convoy this month, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mamy Rakotoarivelo, who heads ousted president Marc Ravalomanana’s team in … read more »

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Rajoelina reappoints ex-PM in new govt

March 16, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s leader Andry Rajoelina said Wednesday he has re-appointed as prime minister Camille Vital, who resigned last week, to pave the way for the formation of a new government. “Having thought the matter over at length and after … read more »

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Madagascan PM, government resign

March 10, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascan prime minister Camille Vital and his government resigned Thursday, paving the way for the implementation of a roadmap due to set up a new administration, the president’s office said. This decision “follows the initialling of the road … read more »

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Madagascar: Rajoelina is crazy – Ravalomanana

March 6, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Ousted Madagascan president Marc Ravalomanana said in an interview published on Sunday that he is prepared to share power with his successor, but called him a “crazy young man” with no future. Speaking to the Sunday Times newspaper … read more »

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Roadside bomb targets Madagascar’s President

March 4, 2011 by benim

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina escaped unscathed when a bomb exploded by his car on Thursday evening, officials said. Rajoelina’s aide de camp, Lieutenant Colonel Fidimalala Rafaliarison, told reporters they heard a loud explosion by the vehicle at a … read more »

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