Politics | Society
Madagascar's leader sentenced to 4 years
afrol News, 3 June - A Malagasy court has today sentenced the ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana to four years in jail in absentia for alleged abuse of state resources, local reports have revealed. The sentence could complicate the progressing negotiations to reintroduce democracy on Madagascar. Read more
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Environment - Nature | Economy - Development
Madagascar selected to benefit from conservation fund
afrol News, 27 May - Madagascar will be one of the ten beneficiaries of the new fund aimed at assisting professional and organisational development of selected national conservation NGOs within the BirdLife network in key biodiversity countries around the world. Read more
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Politics | Science - Education
Madagascar education sector in danger
afrol News, 14 April - Madagascar's new President, Andry Rajoelina, could be heading for a collapse of the Malagasy education sector as donors keep assets frozen, teachers' May salaries are not secured and a French language reform alienates pupils and teachers.
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Economy - Development | Politics
SADC encouraged to keep democratic consistency
afrol News, 31 March - The Southern African Development Community (SADC)leaders have been lambasted for double standards, after their decision, late last night, to suspend Madagascar from the regional bloc and push for more isolation and sanctions against the Island's new administration and its citizens. Read more
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Politics | Human rights | Society
Swazi youth accuse SADC of double standards
afrol News, 20 March - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been accused of playing double standards, following its decision to sideline the new Madagascar administration. The Swaziland Youth Congress (SWAYOCO) has charged following the SADC Troika decision yesterday. Read more
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Politics
Madagascar’s president resigns, and so...?
afrol News, 17 March - The marching through the gates of the presidential palace in Anatananarivo, signalled the end of Marc Ravalomanana's dear hold to power. But, does it also bring an end to the bloody six weeks of violent protests and clashes in the Indian Ocean Island, which have killed more than 100 people? Read more
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» 11.03.2009 - Madagascar's democracy at the mercy of army rebellion
» 20.02.2009 - Opposition driven out of government buildings
» 09.02.2009 - Madagascar leaders commit to talks
» 29.08.2008 - FAO intervenes in Madagascar food shortage
» 15.07.2008 - Madagascar needs more help to combat deadly RVF outbreak
» 19.06.2008 - Reconstruction of Madagascar royal palace progressing
» 17.06.2008 - Madagascar gets US$ 20M to protect nature
» 03.06.2008 - Madagascar President seeks Green Revolution
» 22.05.2008 - Madagascar to manage new wealth
» 03.04.2008 - Climate change threatens Africa
» 04.03.2008 - Madagascar needs over $36M
» 21.02.2008 - Madagascar cyclone kills 22
» 19.10.2007 - Conflict over Malagasy mine
» 27.06.2007 - Madagascar's Atsinanana rainforest is world heritage
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