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Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup'
allAfrica, 20 March 2009
The African Union (AU) has taken the first step towards imposing sanctions on the new army-installed government of Madagascar. Read more »
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Madagascar: A Greek Tragedy That Will Hurt Investment
allAfrica, 19 March 2009
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 But he has been replaced by a young untested leader who, although he has some public support,… Read more »
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Madagascar: Rajoelina's Way is Fraught With Pitfalls
IPS, 19 March 2009
After 24 months as self-declared head of a transitional authority, the deposed mayor of Antananarivo, Andry Rajoelina, was confirmed as the new president of Madagascar by the… Read more »
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Madagascar: Southern Africa Threatens Sanctions Against Govt
allAfrica, 19 March 2009
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 »
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Madagascar: Africa Condemns Military Handover of Power
allAfrica, 18 March 2009
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 »
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Madagascar: Besieged President to Resign
allAfrica, 17 March 2009
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 »
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Madagascar: Rebel Soldiers Detain New Military Junta, Church Leader
ENI, 17 March 2009
The head of the largest Protestant church in Madagascar has been detained by unspecified military personnel following the resignation of President Marc Ravalomanana, according to… Read more »