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Ousted Madagascar leader's return thwarted
21/01/2012 - MADAGASCAR

Ousted Madagascar leader's return thwarted

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 Madagascar leader ends exile
21/01/2012 - MADAGASCAR

Ousted Madagascar leader ends exile

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.
Andry Rajoelina, Interim President of Madagascar
10/12/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Andry Rajoelina, Interim President of Madagascar

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.
Political leaders accept roadmap to elections
17/09/2011 - MADAGASCAR

Political leaders accept roadmap to elections

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.
Confusion reigns over Madagascar coup claims
18/11/2010 - MADAGASCAR

Confusion reigns over Madagascar coup claims

A tense calm gripped Madagascar Thursday, a day after PM Camilla Vital (pictured) told FRANCE 24 that the situation in the island nation was under control following a declaration by a group of army officers who had attempted a coup d’état.
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PM says situation is ‘under control’ despite coup claims
18/11/2010 - MADAGASCAR

PM says situation is ‘under control’ despite coup claims

Madagascar’s prime minister Camilla Vital (photo) said all was under control on the island following a declaration by a group of army officers that they had attempted a coup d’état. The country voted Wednesday on a referendum for a new constitution.
Voting starts in Madagascar's crunch referendum
17/11/2010 - MADAGASCAR

Voting starts in Madagascar's crunch referendum

Despite international condemnation and an opposition boycott, Madagascar is holding its first poll since a March 2009 coup. Wednesday’s constitutional referendum has been criticised as a bid to shore up current strongman Andry Rajoelina’s power.
Strongman Rajoelina will not stand in November poll
12/05/2010 - MADAGASCAR

Strongman Rajoelina will not stand in November poll

In a step towards resolving the nation's political deadlock, Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina, who assumed power in a coup in March 2009, said he will not stand in a presidential election to be held on November 26.
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Rival leaders deadlocked over unity government as talks resume
30/04/2010 - MADAGASCAR

Rival leaders deadlocked over unity government as talks resume

Political rivals Marc Ravalomanana, the ousted president, and Andry Rajoelina, who led the 2009 coup, were at loggerheads Thursday over the formation of a unity government. Talks on the political crisis sparked by the coup continued Friday.
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African Union imposes sanctions, freezes assets of president, govt officials
17/03/2010 - MADAGASCAR

African Union imposes sanctions, freezes assets of president, govt officials

The African Union has imposed sanctions – including a refusal to grant visas, asset freezes on domestic and foreign property, and diplomatic isolation – on Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina, who seized power last year, and 108 other people.
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