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Yesterday | www.cnn.com | lrakotom

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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Related Topix: Africa, World News, Marc Ravalomanana

Yesterday | globalvoicesonline.org | lrakotom

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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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Boat Disaster, Blog News

Yesterday | www.thepeninsulaqatar.com | lrakotom

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.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News, Marc Ravalomanana

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Internet Archive

Tropical Cyclone Fari

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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Thu Nov 05, 2009

rakotomalala.blogspot.com | lrakotom

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.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Boat Disaster, Blog News

Voice of America

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.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Tue Nov 03, 2009

AllAfrica.com

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 .

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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.

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Related Topix: Columbus, GA, Africa, World News

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Los Angeles Times

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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Related Topix: World News, Africa

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Ravaged by drought, Madagascar feels the full effect of climate change

A 10% increase in temperature and a 10% decrease in rainfall sees Indian Ocean island struggle to feed its children Remanonjona Feroce founded the village of Anjamahavelo a ' meaning At the Lucky Baobab a ' in Madagascar a generation ago.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Flood, Agriculture, Science

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Madagascar's capital is like a glimpse of medieval London, with a layer of grime

In parts of a city that is a wild architectural hybrid, it would not be surprising to see Falstaff emptying a bucket out of a window Andry Rajoelina parades through the narrow streets of Antananarivo after taking control of the presidency in March.

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Related Topix: Travel, World News, Madagascar Travel, Africa,

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Smiles give no hint of hardship in Madagascar

David Smith finds a party atmosphere at a UN event, but in a nearby hospital a family are dying from hunger Madagascar shares the poverty of the African mainland.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Tue Oct 20, 2009

News24

Madagascar rivals to meet

The leaders of Madagascar's four main political groups will meet in Geneva at the weekend to set up transitional institutions to restore stability after a coup in March.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News, Marc Ravalomanana

Sun Oct 18, 2009

People's Daily Online

Madagascar offers hotlines to report A/H1N1 influenza

The Madagascan government has set up hotlines for reports of the deadly A/H1N1 flu in the Indian Ocean island country.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Medicine, World News, Influenza, Africa, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters,

Fri Oct 16, 2009

CCTV

Appointment of Madagascan new prime minister canceled

The decree, announced by the transitional President Andry Rajoelina Saturday night, on the appointment of a consensus prime minister, Eugene Mangalaza, was canceled by the Madagascan State Council on Thursday.

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Related Topix: World News, Marc Ravalomanana

Wed Oct 14, 2009

Voice of America

New Madagascar Cabinet Begins Work Thursday

In Madagascar, a new transitional government is scheduled to begin work Thursday after opposing political parties unanimously agreed to a new cabinet.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News, Marc Ravalomanana

Mon Oct 12, 2009

New Scientist

Madagascar biodiversity under threat as gangs run wild

Roasted lemurs and criminal gangs exporting precious hardwood: this is the sad state of affairs for Madagascar's legendary biodiversity .

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Related Topix: World News, Africa

Sat Oct 10, 2009

People's Daily Online

U.S. to resume development activities in Madagascar

The United States would resume its development operations in Madagascar, the U.S. Ambassador to the Indian Ocean island state announced on Friday.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News, Mozambique

AlertNet

Rajoelina accepts Madagascar power-sharing deal

Madagascar's new leader Andry Rajoelina publicly endorsed a deal on top posts in a power-sharing government which would see him keep the presidency that he seized in a March coup.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Mail & Guardian

Ravalomanana threatens Madagascar power-share deal

A deal on who should hold the top posts in Madagascar's power-sharing government faced collapse on Thursday after ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana refused to endorse his rival as president.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Marc Ravalomanana, Mozambique

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