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Madagascar: Ouster of President Threatens Aid
UNIRIN, 18 March 2009
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… Read more »
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Madagascar: Ban 'Illegitimate' Govt, Says Zambia
Times of Zambia, 19 March 2009
ZAMBIA has called for the immediate suspension of Madagascar from the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the unconstitutional change… Read more »
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Southern Africa: SADC Troika to Meet Over Madagascar
BuaNews, 18 March 2009
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation will on Thursday meet in Mbabane, Swaziland, following the situation… Read more »
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Madagascar: Confusion As President Quits
This Day, 18 March 2009
After weeks of political tension, Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana yesterday stepped down, dissolved the government and handed power to the military, but the military… Read more »
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Madagascar: Protestant Leader Reported Released From Detention
ENI, 18 March 2009
The head of the largest Protestant church in Madagascar is reported to have been freed after being detained on 17 March by unspecified military personnel following the resignation… 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 »