Madagascar
JOHANNESBURG, 18 March 2009 (IRIN) Madagascar's political infighting has drawn international attention, but aid agencies warn that the ongoing tug-of-war for power should not detract from soaring food prices, severe drought in the south, and the destruction left by two…
Madagascar
Madagascar could face world criticism after change of power - Foreign development aid could be frozen By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, March 18 (Reuters) - Madagascar risked criticism from around the world on Wednesday after a swift change of leaders that flouted the…
Madagascar
PRETORIA- South African President and Chairperson of SADC President Kgalema Motlanthe today, Tuesday 17 March joined leaders of the African Union in expressing regret at the resignation of President Marc Ravalomanana of Madagascar and the handing over of power to…
Madagascar
Norway has frozen all payments of bilateral aid to Madagascar until further notice. No new development cooperation agreements will be concluded due to the crisis in the country. A number of other donor countries have also frozen their aid payments…
Madagascar
President Marc Ravalomanana steps down - Military to allow opposition leader to take power - African Union, EU urge respect for constitution By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, March 17 (Reuters) - Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana handed power to the armed forces on Tuesday, paving the…
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President protected by guards, supporters - Opposition has upper-hand but wary of foreign backlash - Army holds a presidential palace, central bank (Recasts, adding details, quotes, context) By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, March 17 (Reuters) - Presidential guards and hundreds of supporters on Tuesday…
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Military gives full powers to opposition leader - President Marc Ravalomanana steps down - African Union, EU urge respect for constitution By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO, March 17 (Reuters) - Madagascar's military chiefs formally endorsed opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as president of a transitional authority…
Madagascar
Johannesburg_(dpa) _ Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana announced Tuesday he was transferring his powers to a military directorate after coming under immense pressure to resign as leader of the impoverished Indian Ocean island. His move, which observers say does not constitute a…
Madagascar
CONSEIL DE PAIX ET DE SECURITE 180EME REUNION 17 MARS 2009 ADDIS ABEBA, ETHIOPIE Le Conseil de paix et de sécurité de l'Union africaine (UA), en sa 180ème réunion tenue le 17 mars 2009, a adopté la décision qui suit sur la…
Madagascar
PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL 180TH MEETING 17 MARCH 2009 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 180th meeting held on 17 March 2009, adopted the following decision on the situation in Madagascar in the…
