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Madagascar's political turmoil takes toll on forests
Reporting from Berenty, Madagascar - She was the spy who was undone by a furry little creature with huge, hypnotic eyes.
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Open Letter to Andry Rajoelina
Mr President of the Transition, We understand that the current situation is not easy to deal with. We also understand that, despite the hard-earned title of President you obtained at the Addis Ababa meeting, a solution to the present dire circumstances in Madagascar is not solely dependent on your will. But our tolerance stops here.
Madagascar leaders to meet on unity government deadlock
Madagascar's political leaders will meet next week to break the deadlock over the make-up of a unity government called for in a power-sharing deal, one of the country's two presidents said today.
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And the best country in the world is.
While The Economist have already unilaterally decided that Somalia is “the worst country on Earth”, it seems they are still entertaining a conversation about who should be nominated as “the best”. Then we thought: “The Economist doesn't know everything!” Few of us love countries based on stability, wealth, global fame or any of the metrics such a publication is fond of.
Madagascar: UN Urges Leaders to Hold Elections, Form Govt
The Security Council today welcomed the power-sharing agreement reached by Madagascar's current and former leaders, and urged the political forces to end months of internal strife with the establishment of a new Government.
Lemurs under threat from Madagascar's 'timber mafia'
Madagascar, which has been isolated from landmasses for more than 160m years, is the world's fourth largest island and a "conservation hotspot" with thousands of exotic species found only here.
Madagascar's lemurs under threat
Photograph: Duncan Willetts/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar The lemur, a furry primate that symbolises Madagascar 's unique biodiversity, is under renewed threat from a "timber mafia" pillaging the island's forests for profit.
B.C. couple hires psychic to try to find missing dog
A Langley, B.C. couple has hired two American animal psychics to help find a missing four-legged mom.
AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - Bishop of Antsirabe resigns, successor appointed
The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 13 November 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Antsirabe presented by Bishop Felix Ramananarivo, MS in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 1. The Holy Father appointed as Bishop of Antsirabe , Bishop Philippe Ranaivomanana, until now Bishop of Ihosy .
AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - The Addis Ababa Accord: the question on the actual powers of the two ...
The agreement reached in Addis Ababa by the four political movements of Madagascar is stirring hopes among the population of Madagascar, but also some apprehension about its implementation.
New Spectrum Multi-Client Project Offshore Madagascar
Spectrum has signed an agreement with OMNIS, the state agency responsible for upstream activities in Madagascar, to reprocess 6000 line kilometres of seismic data.
Madagascar rivals in power-sharing deal
Four current and former leaders of Madagascar have struck a power-sharing deal, ending months of political wrangling that has rocked the island nation off the east coast of Africa, the United Nations said.
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Southern Madagascar Hit Hard by Severe Drought and Toxic Spill
Several provinces are currently plagued by the cumulative disastrous effects of a severe drought, the toxic spill of a ship wreck that poisoned the livelihood of thousands of fishermen and the ecological disaster of illegal logging of the rain forests..
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Madagascan rivals agree unity deal
ADDIS ABABA: Madagascar's political rivals struck a deal yesterday on the make-up of a unity government, paving the way for an end to a 10-month political crisis that has rocked the Indian Ocean island.
Tropical Cyclone Fari Tropical Cyclone Fari, located approximately 200 miles east of Antananarivo, Madagascar, is moving to the southwest at 12 mph.
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Madagascar hit hard by Drought, Toxic spill and Pillage of Rain Forest
The political direction of Madagascar, marred in total uncertainty since the coup d'etat in March , is currently being decided in Madagascar as the international community is again trying to mediate an agreement between the various political movements.
Madagascar Talks Open With Plea for Compromise
Talks on Madagascar's political impasse have opened in Addis Ababa with a plea for rival factions to put aside mutual animosities for the sake of the country's economic survival.
Kenya: U.S. Lobby Pushes for Country to Be Retained in Fresh Agoa Deal
An influential US lobby is pushing for Kenya to remain in the list of countries eligible for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act .
Dogs putting their best paws forward
This year's Columbus Kennel Club's annual Fun Match, will offer a chance to see some breeds that aren't often seen in the area.
For foreign correspondents, one phobia that won't fly
Reporting from Antananarivo, Madagascar - Clackety-clack. Clackety-clack. I pause as I mount the steps of the 737, frowning at the spinning engine.
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