Member states of the Southern African Development Community have been warned of an impending food shortage and has been urged to ensure sustainable food security measures. Read more »

Gibson Guitars was fined for its role in importing illegal timber from Madagascar that has seen an increase in logging of precious woods since the 2009 political crisis. Read more »

Exiled president Marc Ravalomanana dismissed as false allegations that he committed crimes against humanity, shortly before his overthrow in 2009, after peaceful protests turned ... Read more »

The independent election commission has called politicians and all political actors to respect the electoral laws as the nation is expected to head to the polls on May 8, 2013. Read more »

While the political crisis continues, life for ordinary citizens is worsening with increases in poverty levels, deteriorating food security and a public service delivery system at ... Read more »

Ministers from the Southern African Development Community are meeting to consider reports on the mediation process in Madagascar, elections and security in the region - including ... Read more »

Madagascar's de facto leader Andry Rajoelina and the president he ousted, Marc Ravalomanana, are to meet again after failing to reach agreement at a meeting in the Seychelles. Read more »

A nutrition programme aims to diversify the diet of locals, by equipping them with skills, to help tackle chronic malnutrition on the island nation that is among the worst affected ... Read more »

Africa Renewal spoke to President James Alix Michel about the successes and challenges facing the country and encouraging foreign investment. Read more »

Southern African leaders have converged in Luanda, Angola for the Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government. Read more »