African Union Lifts Madagascar Suspension

The African Union has lifted its suspension on Madagascar, which it sanctioned following a 2009 coup. The recent instalment of democratically-elected president Hery Rajaonarimampianina prompted the move.

President Hery Rajaonarimampianina (file photo).

  • Southern Africa:   Welcome Home, Madagascar!

    Daily Maverick, 30 January 2014

    After five years of diplomatic isolation, and economic stagnation, Madagascar has finally sorted out its politics (with a bit of help from SADC). Its reward? A warm welcome back… Read more »

  • Africa:   AU Chair Welcomes Back Madagascar

    African Union, 27 January 2014

    Statement by Her Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to the Twenty-fourth Ordinary Session of the Executive Council Read more »

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