Madagascar

Madagascar rivals reach agreement

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Madagascar's rival political leaders agree to form a power-sharing government after months of wrangling.

Island to be ruled by trio of presidents

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

MADAGASCAR'S political rivals have agreed to form a unity government with three "co-presidents".

• Island to be ruled by trio of presidents - Scotland on Sunday

Madagascar political rivals reach government deal

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | yesterday

Madagascar's political rivals have agreed on posts within a transitional government that will hold power until next year's elections.

• Madagascar political rivals reach government deal - San Fransisco Chronicle

Madagascar leaders ink power-sharing deal

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Madagascar's top four political figures -- including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana -- on Saturday signed an agreement on sharing power.

AU keeps Madagascar suspension

IOL (Free subscription) | yesterday

The African Union says it will not re-admit Madagascar until a newly agreed power-sharing government was in place and fresh elections in the pipeline.

AU keeps Madagascar suspension despite new deal

Reuters (Free subscription) | yesterday

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The African Union (AU) said on Saturday it would not re-admit Madagascar until a newly agreed power-sharing government was in place and fresh elections in the pipeline.

Madagascar talks end with power-sharing agreement

Xinhuanet (Free subscription) | yesterday

Talks to end turmoil in Madagascar ended Saturday with leaders of major political parties agreeing to settle the power share-out.

Madagascar Political Leaders Sign Power-Sharing Agreement

The Seferm Post (Free subscription) | yesterday

"The Madagascan leaders have managed to reach an accord on putting in place a transitional charter," said UN-appointed mediator Tiebile Drame.

Madagascar political rivals reach government deal

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Madagascar's political rivals have agreed on posts within a transitional government that will hold power until next year's elections.

Madagascar political rivals reach government deal

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

Madagascar's political rivals have agreed on posts within a transitional government that will hold power until next year's elections.

Madagascar rivals sign power-sharing deal

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | yesterday

Nairobi/Addis Ababa - Madagascar's squabbling leaders on Saturday signed an agreement to form a power-sharing government after months of wrangling. Current President Andry Rajoelina and former president Marc Ravalomanana were among four leaders meeti...

World Briefing | Africa: Madagascar: Rivals Accept Deal on Unity Government

New York Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

Under the accord, President Andry Rajoelina will remain in the office, but with two “co-presidents” from other political camps.

The quest to save world's rarest duck - the Madagascar pochard

BBC News (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Conservationists have taken the first step in their mission to save the critically endangered Madagascar pochard.

Madagascar leader walks out of power-sharing talks

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Madagascar's leader stormed out of internationally mediated power-sharing talks in the early hours of Friday.

World News Briefs -- November 7, 2009

War News Updates (Free subscription) | yesterday

Obama Praises Bravery at Fort Hood -- Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama dedicated his weekly radio address Saturday to the shooting that occurred at the Fort Hood military base this week. Mr. Obama said he will be tracking the investigation into how suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, 39, allegedly shot and killed 13 people and wounded dozens of others on Thursday. The president...

Mauritius is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing holiday

imrozz | 30/09/2009

Mauritius is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing holiday. The tropical island is famous for its unique sun, sand, sea and, without forgetting, for the heart-touching Mauritian hospitality. Situated in the Indian Ocean, in the east of Madagascar , with a surface area of 720 square miles, the pear shaped island offers visitors the magnificent landscapes of the countryside and sea views within a few miles...