Politics
New movement in Madagascar stand-still
afrol News, 16 February - As Malagasy ex-President Mar Ravalomanana prepares to go home, his followers prepare a welcome-back party while government threatens to arrest him. Meanwhile, a new mediator has been named.
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Society | Environment - Nature
Madagascar illegal logging continues
afrol News, 17 January - Since Madagascar's 2009 coup, illegal logging of precious rosewood in the island's protected forests has exploded. A promise by coup President Andry Rajoelina to act to stop this logging has not been held, environmentalists say.
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Politics
Madagascar coup failing
afrol News, 17 November - A group of officers claiming to have taken control of Madagascar's government seem to have been isolated at their military barracks at the Antananarivo airport. Calm has returned to the Malagasy capital.
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Politics
Coup attempt ongoing in Madagascar
afrol News, 17 November - As a controversial referendum is ongoing in Madagascar, Colonel Charles Andrianasoavina claims to have taken control over the island in a coup to "restore democracy" and seek "national reconciliation". He is calling on troops to support his coup.
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Politics
Madagascar referendum deemed illegal
afrol News, 16 November - Twenty months after Andry Rajoelina's coup in Madagascar, a constitutional referendum is to legitimise his rule and hinder ousted leaders to get back to power. The referendum will not change Madagascar's international isolation.
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Society | Environment - Nature
Tortoise poaching boosted by Malagasy chaos
afrol News, 30 September - With the political chaos in Madagascar, reports of environmental crimes are also booming. In addition to increased deforestation, also Madagascar's four endemic tortoise species are being decimated.
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Politics
Ice front between SADC, Madagascar
afrol News, 24 September - The Southern African Development Community (SADC), where Madagascar is a suspended member country, is leading efforts to have Madagascar's coup government diplomatically isolated. They succeeded to gag Madagascar at the UN.
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Economy - Development | Politics
EU to keep freezing Madagascar aid
afrol News, 4 June - The European Union (EU) will continue freezing its substantial aid to Madagascar for another year, disagreeing with the transition process announced by coup leader Andry Rajoelina.
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Politics
Madagascar rivals to meet in new talks
afrol News, 18 May - The announcement of Madagascar's de fact leader Andry Rajoelina to organise elections where he will not stand as candidate seems to have been well received by his rival, ousted President Marc Ravalomanana. New talks to end the crisis have now been announced.
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Politics
Coup attempt in Madagascar...?
afrol News, 19 April - Madagascar's current leader Andry Rajoelina today claims toppled President Marc Ravalomanana organised a coup plot this weekend. 18 persons were arrested on Sunday, allegedly plotting to overthrow Mr Rajoelina. Mr Ravalomanana denies any involvement.
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Politics
Madagascar rivals resume dialogue
afrol News, 15 April - Andry Rajoelina, the de facto President of Madagascar, and toppled President Marc Ravalomanana are to meet in South Africa on 24 April, resuming the broken dialogue about a transition unity government, Mr Rajoelina announced after receiving an ultimatum by Madagascar's armed forces.
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Politics | Society | Human rights
Madagascar coup leaders may face ICC prosecution
afrol News, 15 April - Civil society groups have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the abuses and violations of human rights in Madagascar by the current leaders. An association of victims backs the well-documented complaint.
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Politics
Military threat sparks Madagascar dialogue
afrol News, 14 April - Madagascar's armed forces this week gave coup leader Andry Rajoelina an end-April deadline to find a solution to the political deadlock that has sparked international sanctions. The military threat proved successful in pressuring Mr Rajoelina back to dialogue.
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» 31.03.2010 - Prehestoric snakes still alive in Madagacar
» 26.03.2010 - Rare lemurs found in Madagascar forests
» 23.03.2010 - Madagascar sanctions "having impact"
» 15.03.2010 - Madagascar sanctions deadline nears
» 12.03.2010 - Illegal logging "funding Madagascar coup govt"
» 25.01.2010 - AU back in Madagascar’s boiling waters
» 17.12.2009 - Rajoelina calls elections, tells mediators to back-off
» 25.11.2009 - UN makes $6 million for Madagascar’s cyclone forecasts
» 02.11.2009 - Turkish shipwreck pollutes Madagascar coast
» 08.10.2009 - Madagascar should move quick to conclude talks, Ban
» 07.10.2009 - Rajoelina to head Madagascar for one more year
» 23.09.2009 - Malagasy NGOs unite against plunder of natural resources
» 04.09.2009 - Madagascar’s power-sharing deal in limbo
» 28.08.2009 - No breakthrough in Madagascar’s talks
» 11.08.2009 - Ban urges for quick return of Madagascar’s normalcy
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