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Madagascar faces SADC suspension - New govt to review contracts with foreign investors - Swazi king says Madagascar takeover violates SADC treaties - SADC reviews Zimbabwean economic recovery plan By Gordon Bell and Serena Chaudhry MBABANE, March 30 (Reuters) - Southern African leaders were expected…
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by Own Correspondent JOHANNESBURG - Southern African leaders meet on Monday in Swaziland to discuss ways to help raise financial support badly needed to revive Zimbabwe's economy, stalled after nearly a decade of political conflict. The 15-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC)…
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Les chefs d'Etat et de gouvernement de la Communauté de développement de l'Afrique australe (SADC) se sont réunis en session extraordinaire le 30 mars 2009 au Palais royal de Lozitha (Swaziland) afin d'examiner la situation politique et sécuritaire dans la…
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Lozitha Royal Palace, Kingdom of Swaziland 1. The Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government met in Lozitha Royal Palace, Swaziland on 30 March 2009 to consider the political, economic and security situation in the Region, with special…
Madagascar
Sixth day of protests by pro-Ravalomanana supporters - Tear gas and shots fired by security forces - 34 injured - Former president vows to return soon By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO, March 28 (Reuters) - Thirty-four people were injured on Saturday in Madagascar's capital during protests…
Madagascar
The United Nations today reiterated its belief that inclusive talks are the only means to bring about a smooth transition in Madagascar, which saw the resignation of President Marc Ravalomanana earlier this month. Tensions have risen in the country in recent…
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By Peter Clottey Washington, D.C, 27 March 2009 - Malagasies are expressing fear that ongoing political tensions in the country could spiral into a full-scale civil war after an ultimatum by supporters of deposed President Marc Ravalomanana to the new…
Madagascar
Due to the current political crisis, significant rainfall shortage across the country and significant food insecurity amongst vulnerable Malagasy populations, U.S. Ambassador Niels Marquardt requested official emergency response assistance on March 25, 2009.The United States Government immediately provided $50,000 in…
Madagascar
Suite à l'actuelle crise politique, l'insuffisance de pluie dans tout le pays et l'importante insécurité alimentaire parmi le peuple Malagasy vulnérable, l'Ambassadeur des Etats-Unis Niels Marquardt a demandé une assistance d'urgence officielle le 25 mars 2009. Le Gouvernement américain a…
Madagascar
Security forces disperse pro-Ravalomanana rally - Ravalomanana sets conditions for talks By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO, March 26 (Reuters) - Madagascar's security forces fired teargas and rounds in the air on Thursday to disperse a rally by supporters of former president Marc Ravalomanana who…
