Madagascar Conflict
Madagascar Conflict
The 2009 Malagasy political crisis involved a series of anti-government demonstrations in Madagascar in early 2009, culminating in military involvement and the accession of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina to the Presidency. The protests began in January 2009 and were aimed at the government of President Marc Ravalomanana. The protests, which turned violent, were organized and spearheaded by Rajoelina, who was the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana. At least 130 people were... read more
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Madagascar: Biodiversity at Risk
From AllAfrica.com Dated 28 July 2010 Vast portions of Madagascar's unique biodiversity could be lost - possibly forever, and at incalculable cost to ordinary Malagasy and the world - by the continued suspension of environmental funding in response to an ongoing political crisis, says a new...
Arch-Nemesis
From Creek Running North Dated 23 July 2010 The phone woke me up. That pissed me off. I admit it’s not all that heard to piss me off, these days, what with the bullshit job and the emotional problems and the world’s persistent refusal to recognize my mediocre...
Spotlight on Africa
From German Foreign Office Dated 22 July 2010 22.07.2010 Federal Minister Westerwelle and Chairperson of the AU Commission Jean Ping (photothek / Imo) As the first German Foreign Minister to do so, Guido Westerwelle addressed the African foreign ministers who had gathered for...
ViiV Healthcare announces further initiatives to improve access to HIV medications for people living in the least developed countries
From Web News Wire Dated 20 July 2010 ViiV Healthcare is also making the groundbreaking step of making all patents available to generic manufacturers in these countries for all future pipeline developments, such as the novel integrase inhibitor jointly under development by Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare LLC. At present the...
EITI Newsletter July 2010: Unprecedented activity in EITI countries
From Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Dated 7 July 2010 As we approach half-way through 2010, it is proving to be as momentous for the EITI as expected. Although most of the 22 first EITI countries did not complete the validation of their EITI processes by their deadlines, eyes...
How one scientist is battling deforestation in Madagascar
From The Observer Dated 1 July 2010 As many of the island's remaining forests are felled in the wake of a 2009 coup, primatologist Patricia Wright describes how she is helping local residents and international conservation organisations to fight backPatricia Wright has devoted most of her professional...
Madagascar: A strange 50th Independence Day anniversary
From Pambazuka Dated 25 June 2010 2010-06-25 Madagascar 50th Independence Day Anniversary is on June 26th and the festivities are already underway . In spite of a star-studded line-up of international entertainers, the atmosphere is not exactly festive because of the political uncertainty and the economic...
Divided Madagascar fetes 50 years of independence
From The Daily Nation Dated 25 June 2010 The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar was on Friday preparing to fete 50 years of independence mired in political and economic crisis and without an elected president or a new constitution.
Madagascar: Talks on Political Crisis Reach Stalemate
From AllAfrica.com Dated 14 June 2010 There is still no advance towards any solution to the crisis in Madagascar, despite all the mediation attempts undertaken by the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Missing 16-year-old solo sailor Abby Sunderland found alive and well
From The Guardian Dated 11 June 2010 Abby Sunderland activated emergency beacons on her boat Wild Eyes in stormy seas, 2,000 miles off MadagascarA 16-year-old Californian girl attempting to sail solo around the world has been found alive and well following a desperate overnight search in a...
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