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Madagascar leaders to meet on unity government deadlockMadagascar'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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(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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. (AllAfrica)
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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)Making Peace in Madagascar
"Today is great day for the African Union [AU] and for me personally, I'm really happy, because what we achieved here is peace, stability, security to Madagascar". (AllAfrica)
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 .
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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..
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)Leaders Clinch Power-Sharing Deal in Addis
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the power-sharing agreement reached by Madagascar"s current and former leaders and urged them to implement the deal to resolve months of political wrangling in the Indian Ocean country. (AllAfrica)
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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)Leaders Meet in Ethiopia for Crisis Talks
Four Madagascar political leaders meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for two days of dialogue in a bid to end the 17-month old political crisis, despite deepening rivalry between them. (AllAfrica)
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 .
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)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.
(Topix.net)Road to Madagascar
Senegal's Traore takes MVP award Senegalese inspirational player, Aya Traore has emerged as the new Africa Best Player in women basketball. (AllAfrica)
Analysis: Hurdles in the way of Madagascar's new deal
JOHANNESBURG Thursday, August 13, 2009 (IRIN) - It will take some time for Madagascar's feuding political rivals to implement their breakthrough agreement, but while hopes are high that the newly signed deal will pave the way to reconciliation and stability, there are still some serious hurdles. (irinnews.org)
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.
(Topix.net)Road to Madagascar
RWANDA lived up to the phrase 'a bad beginning makes a good ending' when they trounced Tunisia on Saturday to finish 9th at the 2009 Fiba Championship for Women. (AllAfrica)
Road to Madagascar
RWANDA ended her losing streak at the 2009 Fiba Africa championship for women after yesterday's 69-56 victory over South Africa. (AllAfrica)
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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