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10 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

Africa: Behind the Scenes of Gadaffi's Failed Bid for a Second Term as AU Chairman

He flounced out of the AU summit in Addis Ababa on 1 February after failing to cajole his fellow leaders into giving him a second, unconstitutional term as Chairman.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Libya, South Africa, Agriculture, Science, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

Sun Feb 07, 2010

NorCalBlogs

Munging Madagascar

Since we've been talking about IPCC's "Africagate " recently, it seemed like an opportune time to point out what sort of GISS station adjustment goes on in data from it's nearby neighbor island.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Sat Feb 06, 2010

Madagascar Online

Preserving Madagascar from sexual tourism

The ministry in charge of tourism and handicraft is joining forces with a NGO while starting a pioneer project of struggle against sexual tourism.

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

Fri Feb 05, 2010

BMC Infectious Diseases

Bayesian mapping of pulmonary tuberculosis in Antananarivo,Madagascar

Tuberculosis , an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis is endemic in Madagascar.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa

Thu Feb 04, 2010

www.reliefweb.int | lrakotom

Madagascar: Killings must be investigated and perpetrators brought to justice

Source: Amnesty International Date: 04 Feb 2010 The authorities must urgently launch impartial investigations into dozens of killings carried out by security forces during more than a year of anti-government protests and bring those responsible to justice.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Activism, Amnesty International, Charitable Organizations, Marc Ravalomanana,

Wed Feb 03, 2010

Xinhuanet

AU urges speedy implementation of Maputo Agreement on Madagascar

The African Union Assembly on Tuesday stressed that the Maputo Agreement and the Addis Ababa Additional Act on Madagascar is the only roadmap for a comprehensive solution to the political crisis in the country, and urges for their speedy implementations.

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

Tue Feb 02, 2010

PhysOrg Weblog

NASA satellite sees Tropical Storm Fami form, fast and furious

This Microwave AIRS satellite image reveals that once Fami made landfall, the storm was developing an eye in the upper levels of the storm.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, NASA, World News, Weather

Mon Feb 01, 2010

Sunday Times

'Africa must end power-grabs'

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon criticised power-grabs in Africa in a speech to the continent's leaders as Libya's Muammar Gaddafi reluctantly handed over the presidency of the African Union to Malawi.

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Related Topix: Bingu wa Mutharika, World News, Africa, Marc Ravalomanana

Sat Jan 30, 2010

Panapress

AU foreign ministers begin meeting

African foreign ministers opened the 16th session of the Executive Council meeting here Thursday, ahead of a weekend Heads of Sta t e and Government Summit, with African Union Commission chairman Jean Ping g i ving a mixed picture of conflicts on the continent.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Africa

Thu Jan 28, 2010

Panapress

AU launches year of peace, security in Africa

The African Union Wednesday officially launc hed the year of peace and security in Africa, but admitted raging conflicts in s o me parts of the continent showed no sign of abating.

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

Tue Jan 26, 2010

News24.com

Airlink flight forced to turn back

An SA Airlink flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar had to turn back shortly after take-off on Monday due to overheating, the airline said on Thursday.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa

Sun Jan 24, 2010

Walta Information Centre

AU chairman re-launches efforts to end Madagascar crisis

January 24, 2010 -- From 21 to 22 January 2010, the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union , Jean Ping, undertook a visit to Antananarivo , as part of the efforts to re-launch the process of ending the crisis in Madagascar .

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Fri Jan 22, 2010

Mail & Guardian

Hard times as Madagascar hangs in political limbo

A few months ago Tefy Edmond had a steady job and a regular income as an employee in Madagascar's then-thriving textile industry.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Marc Ravalomanana, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama,

Thu Jan 21, 2010

Independent Online

Airlink back on air

SA Airlink has been given the green light to operate its entire fleet of 14 Jetstream aircraft, the SA Civil Aviation Authority said on Thursday.

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Related Topix: World News,

Mail & Guardian

AU to offer new Madagascar compromise

The African Union's top diplomat will present Madagascar's bickering power-brokers with a fresh political compromise aimed at ending a year-long crisis.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa

Tue Jan 19, 2010

CCTV

Madagascan astronomers forecast annular eclipse

Madagascan astronomers forecast the annular eclipse of the sun on Jan. 15, 2010, an official source in the capital city Antananarivo announced on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Astronomy, Science, World News

Sun Jan 17, 2010

Mail & Guardian

African leaders tackle Zim and Madagascar

Key southern African leaders gathered in the Mozambican capital Maputo on Thursday for a special summit on the political crises in Zimbabwe and Madagascar.

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Related Topix: World News, South Africa, Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Armando Guebuza

Sat Jan 16, 2010

AllAfrica.com

Southern Africa: SADC Reiterates Suspension of Madagascar

Heads of state of the Southern African Development Community decided in Maputo on Thursday night that Madagascar will remain suspended from all SADC bodies and activities until the restoration of constitutional order.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, South Africa, Armando Guebuza, Joseph Kabila, Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba

Fri Jan 15, 2010

SABC News

SADC leaders urge world to shun Madagascar leader

Southern African leaders urged the international community yesterday to reject plans by Madagascar's military-backed Andry Rajoelina to ignore power-sharing talks and hold an election.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Zimbabwe, Marc Ravalomanana, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Robert Mugabe

Thu Jan 14, 2010

DFW Catholic

Telegram for the Death of Cardinal Razafindratandra

Benedict XVI has expressed his condolences for the death of Cardinal Armand Gaetan Razafindratandra, archbishop emeritus of Antananarivo, Madagascar, who passed away on Saturday 9 January at the age of 84.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI, Benedict Xvi, World News, Africa

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