Madagascar: South Africa Warns Ousted Leader

The South African government has cautioned deposed Malagasy leader Marc Ravalomanana against returning to his country, saying such a move would be “unwise, provocative and… Read more »

Madagascar: Ravalomanana Refuses to Share Power

The deposed president of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana, has visited two Southern African capitals in his bid to be restored to power. Read more »

Madagascar: Ravalomanana Makes Bid to Return to Power

The deposed president of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana, has promised Southern African leaders that if he is returned to power, he will form a "consensus inclusive government" and… Read more »

Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup'

The African Union (AU) has taken the first step towards imposing sanctions on the new army-installed government of Madagascar. Read more »

Madagascar: Southern Africa Threatens Sanctions Against Govt

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), which represents the governments of the region, has threatened the new rulers of Madagascar with sanctions unless they return the… Read more »

Madagascar: A Greek Tragedy That Will Hurt Investment

Deposed President Marc Ravalomanana brought the house of Madagascar down upon himself. But he has been replaced by a young untested leader who, although he has some public support,… Read more »

Madagascar: Africa Condemns Military Handover of Power

As military leaders anointed opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as Madagascar’s new leader, African governments condemned the ousting of President Marc Ravalomanana as the… Read more »

Madagascar: Besieged President to Resign

The besieged Malagasy president, Marc Ravalomanana, appeared headed out of office on Tuesday after opposition leader Andry Rajoelina took over a presidential palace which soldiers… Read more »

Madagascar: Opposition Calls For Arrest of President

Madagascar’s opposition leader, Andry Rajoelina, is ratcheting up pressure to oust President Marc Ravalomanana, spurning a suggestion that support for the government be… Read more »

Madagascar: Ravalomanana Willing to Call Referendum

Madagascar’s President Marc Ravalomanana, facing demands from the opposition that he step down from office, told crowds outside his presidential palace on Sunday that he was… Read more »

Madagascar: Opposition Claims Power, Ravalomanana Rejects Claim

Antananarivo's sacked mayor, Andry Rajoelina, emerged from hiding on Saturday to step up pressure to force the ouster of Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana. His supporters… Read more »

Madagascar: Opposition Launches New Bid to Seize Power

Antananarivo's sacked mayor, Andry Rajoelina, emerged from hiding on Saturday to step up pressure to force the ouster of Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana. Read more »

Madagascar: Minister Resigns Over Killings

Madagascar's defence minister, Cecile Manorohanta, resigned on Monday after police reportedly killed at least 25 people when they fired upon a demonstration in the capital,… Read more »

Africa: G8 Debt Agreement to Benefit 23 African Countries; Separate Deal for Nigeria Mooted

The agreement on 100% debt relief for developing countries announced by finance ministers from the eight largest industrial nations on Saturday initially benefits 14 nations in… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar Made 'Extraordinary' Effort To Become First Millennium Account Recipient - Applegarth

The Millennium Challenge Corporation's board of directors announced mid-March that Madagascar will receive the first funding from the Millennium Challenge Account, a new aid… Read more »

Africa: Eight African Nations Eligible For Millennium Challenge Account Assistance

The Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) voted Thursday to make 16 countries "eligible" for Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) assistance this year. The… Read more »

Africa: Finding Africa's 'Big Oil' - in Deep Water

When Gene Van Dyke, a native of Illinois, graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in geological engineering 50 years ago, he wasn't thinking about Africa. Read more »

Africa: AU Summit Closes On Uncertain Note

The first ever African Union summit ended Wednesday, with a common pledge from the assembled leaders to bring meaningful change to the continent to benefit their peoples. Read more »

Africa: OAU Stands Aloof on Madagascar, Despite Departure of Ratsiraka

Despite the departure to Seychelles on Friday of the embattled erstwhile leader of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka - and the official recognition of his rival Marc Ravalomanana by… Read more »

Madagascar: US Recognizes Ravalomanana, Unfreezes Assets

In a surprise move, the United States became the first major world power to formally recognize the government of Marc Ravalomanana in Madagascar. A letter to that effect from… Read more »

Madagascar: Inconclusive Outcome to 'Dakar II' Leaves Uncertainty

The people of Madagascar must be nervously wondering about the prospects for peace on their island, now that their two rival leaders - both of whom lay claim to the presidency -… Read more »

Madagascar: Rivals Set For Fresh Talks In Senegal

It has been dubbed Dakar 2 -- the latest peace mediation effort by President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, seeking to bring Madagascar's two rival presidents together and resolve the… Read more »

Madagascar: US Hopes Wade's Second Round of Talks will Resolve Crisis

As tensions mount in Madagascar the U.S. government is clinging to the hope that new talks in Senegal will break the political impasse on the island nation. An economic blockade is… Read more »

Madagascar: High Court Gives Ravalomanana Presidency

Madagascar's High Constitutional Court has ruled that challenger Marc Ravalomanana won the presidency in December's election. The court said Monday that its recount showed… Read more »

Madagascar: Political Standoff Threatens Future

The Indian Ocean Island that has been hailed as an emerging economic success story is on the brink of chaos, according to opponents of ousted Madagascar president Didier Ratsiraka. Read more »