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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: International Community Deserts Rajoelina
UNIRIN, 23 March 2009
Andry Rajoelina's attempt to legitimize his rule as Madagascar's president by holding his inauguration on 21 March is serving to galvanize international opposition to his new… Read more »
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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: U.S. Suspends Non-Humanitarian Aid
America.gov, 20 March 2009
The United States is suspending all assistance other than humanitarian aid to Madagascar, and the State Department described the installation of a new government headed by… 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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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 But he has been replaced by a young untested leader who, although he has some public support,… Read more »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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Mozambique: Guebuza At Talks On Madagascar Crisis
AIM, 19 March 2009
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza arrived in the Swazi capital of Mbabane on Thursday morning for a meeting of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) troika on… Read more »
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Madagascar: SADC Declares Transfer of Power 'Illegal'
SADC, 19 March 2009
1. The Extraordinary Summit of the Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation met in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Swaziland on 19 March 2009 to discuss the political and… Read more »