Mali’s path to democracy is looking increasingly rocky, after its interim President, Dioncounda Traoré, was assaulted in his Bamako headquarters by supporters of the former putsch leader, Captain Sanogo. In the country’s North, Islamists are also trying to lay down the law. Next, weary of being a poster-child for an African war, Sierra Leone is working hard to bring back tourists. Finally, an exhibit here in Paris pays tribute to an often forgotten episode of Madagascar's history.
Macky Sall sails to victory in Senegal’s presidential run-off. Meanwhile, Mali also has a new leader, but he has been far from welcomed by the international community. Finally, in Madagascar it is hoped that second hand clothes can help a re-opened car factory speed to victory.
Former Malagasy leader Marc Ravalomanana’s flight was forced to return to South Africa on Saturday after Madagascar closed its airspace to prevent his return. Ravalomanana was exiled from the country in 2009 after being toppled by a military coup.
Ousted Malagasy leader Marc Ravalomanana was set to return home on Saturday after three years in exile. Ravalomanana could face arrest upon his return to Madagascar, a move that has already sparked concerns over political tensions in the country.
The day after his meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy, Andry Rajoelina speaks to Gauthier Rybinski about Madagascar’s path to democracy and upcoming presidential elections next year.
First, we look at how Niger is suffering as the conflict in neighbouring Libya drags on. Next, we investigate why the capital of Madagascar could become Africa's biggest shantytown. Finally, despite reigning rugby champions South Africa being out of this year's World Cup, popularity for the sport is growing at home.
We continue our focus on the first of the UN Millennium Development Goals: to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty. We gather accounts of everyday life in Rwanda, Senegal, Madagascar, Guatemala and Cambodia.
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina (pictured) and the opposition on Saturday signed an agreement that paves the way for elections within a year and ultimately for the lifting of sanctions that hit the island following the 2009 coup.
Efforts to combat malaria in Madagascar have been hampered by increasing resistance to the cheapest and most easily obtainable drugs. This week Health heads to the island nation to understand why this mosquito-transmitted disease refuses to be swept out.
