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(MENAFN) Madagascar introduced a new administration on Tuesday after a military takeover, appointing three notable critics of former President Andry Rajoelina's government to key ministerial roles.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s new military government has officially revoked the citizenship of former President Andry Rajoelina, barring him from running in future elections.

South African Government

Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of Ambassador of South Africa to the Republic of France, Mr Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa, KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal Programme Director; My dear Sister and comrade, Ms Philisiwe...

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(MENAFN) Colonel Michael Randrianirina has officially taken office as Madagascar’s new president following a recent military takeover in the island nation.

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(MENAFN) An elite unit of Madagascar’s armed forces has announced that it has taken control of the country from President Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of mass demonstrations driven largely by discontented youth.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) announced the immediate suspension of Madagascar on Wednesday, just hours after a military leader declared his intention to assume the presidency.

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(MENAFN) African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has voiced serious alarm over the mounting unrest in Madagascar, urging all parties to pursue dialogue and restraint to halt the ongoing turmoil.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) acted swiftly on Wednesday, suspending Madagascar following the announcement by the leader of a military coup that he would assume the presidency. “The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force,” declared AU...

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar’s membership after the military ousted President Andry Rajoelina, forcing him to flee to a “safe location” amid escalating unrest.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 15 - Minister Fajon began by noting that Slovenia had allocated a total of 153 million euros to development cooperation and humanitarian aid last year, amounting to 0.23% of gross national income (GNI). She acknowledged that this...

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced that he is sheltering in a “safe place” following what he described as an assassination plot, amid weeks of nationwide protests demanding his resignation.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced Monday that he was taking refuge in a “safe space” following an “attempt on his life,” amid escalating political turmoil marked by weeks of intense anti-government protests.

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(MENAFN) The Permanent Office of Madagascar's Senate announced on Sunday the removal of Richard Ravalomanana from his role as Senate president.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, announced on Monday that he had taken refuge in a "safe space" following an “attempt on his life.” The embattled leader emphasized that the country’s political crisis, marked by ongoing...

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(MENAFN) Madagascar detected five mpox infections Wednesday in Mahajanga, a northwestern coastal city, marking the island nation's first confirmed cases of the disease.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has requested a one-year period to tackle the country’s pressing problems, promising that if they remain unresolved, he will resign.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced the appointment of military General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister on Monday.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after dissolving his government in response to widespread anti-government protests over severe power...

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after dissolving his previous government in response to widespread anti-government protests over water...

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the nation’s new prime minister, replacing Christian Ntsay, following the dissolution of his government amid ongoing nationwide unrest....