Madagascar
Whereas the new prime minister, colonel Albert Camille Vital, has reaffirmed his willingness to work with the already designated civilian ministers, the minister of the armed forces, general Noel Rakotonandrasana, said that the military would be included in the transition…
Madagascar
Police in Antananarivo have dispersed an opposition rally, today, as it was reaching the main square located in front of the parliament building. Media witnesses said he episode is part of the growing political and social tensions. The protest…
Madagascar
Rajoelina says opposition parliament plans illegal - Sacks co-presidents, appoints own prime minister By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has formally rejected internationally brokered power-sharing deals and said any attempt by the opposition to form a parliament this…
Madagascar
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Here are some key facts about Madagascar where President Andry Rajoelina named an army colonel his prime minister on Sunday after power-sharing negotiations on the Indian Ocean island collapsed. THE ECONOMY: - Traditionally, the Malagasy economy has been…
Madagascar
By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Madagascar's leader fired his prime minister on Friday further denting hopes of forming a power-sharing government. WHAT'S THE LATEST? - President Andry Rajoelina sacked the prime minister he appointed in October under heavy…
Madagascar
Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina has called for parliamentary elections after rejecting negotiations aimed at ending the crisis caused by his military-backed take-over of the country earlier this year. The head of Madagascar's transitional authority, Andry Rajoelina, announced on national television that…
Madagascar
Stopped from boarding flight in South Africa - President has said power-sharing talks are dead By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Madagascar's president once again on Saturday blocked opposition leaders from flying back to the Indian Ocean island in a standoff…
Madagascar
On 25 November the UN Country Team in Madagascar has appealed for $6 million in donations to stockpile emergency supplies, including tarpaulins, medicines and water purification tablets against the imminent cyclone season that annually devastates the island .. The cyclone…
Madagascar
World Bank: outsourcing farming may ease food crises * Study on outgrower schemes to finish in March 2010 By Hereward Holland KIGALI, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The outsourcing of food production in Africa by some Asian and Middle-Eastern countries will boost global stocks…
Madagascar
La charte de Maputo a été "sciemment violée" et la souveraineté nationale de Madagascar bafouée, s'est insurgé le président de la transition Andry Rajoelina en accueillant l'accord passé entre les trois anciens chefs d'état à l'issue de leur réunion…
