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Madagascar: Rajoelina Down But Not Out
UNIRIN, 4 February 2009
Anti-government protesters gathered on 4 February in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, in support of the former mayor of the city, Andry Rajeolina, following his dismissal in the… Read more »
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Madagascar: Political Rivals Urged to Negotiate
UNIRIN, 30 January 2009
After a week of rioting that has left over 80 people dead, Madagascar's President, Marc Ravalomanana, and his rival, Andre Rajoelina, opposition leader and mayor of the capital,… Read more »
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Madagascar: A Rising Political Star Falls to Earth
UNIRIN, 3 February 2009
On 12 December 2007, a young, good-looking and charismatic former disc-jockey stormed onto Madagascar's political scene. Andry Rajoelina was voted in as the mayor of the capital,… Read more »
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Madagascar: UN Urges Peaceful End to Crisis
BuaNews, 3 February 2009
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has voiced concern over the deadly unrest in Madagascar during an address to African leaders gathered at the African Union (AU) Summit… Read more »
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Madagascar: Scores Dead in Political Violence
IPS, 2 February 2009
"The capital has never known such stillness." Marie Ratonvonirina said of the one-day stayaway declared by the mayor of Antannanarivo, Andry Rajoelina on Jan. 29. Read more »