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Madagascar to hold presidential election next May

YoopyaAug 2, 20120

By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar will hold presidential elections on May 8 next year, officials said on Wednesday, as the Indian Ocean island

Madagascar rivals fail to agree on leader’s return from exile

YoopyaJul 27, 20120

By George Thande VICTORIA (Reuters) – Rivals for Madagascar’s presidency, in talks to end political turmoil, failed to agree terms under which the island’s former

Madagascar’s Rajoelina meets ousted Marc Ravalomanana

YoopyaJul 25, 20120

The president of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, is holding face-to-face talks for the first time with the man he ousted in 2009. Marc Ravalomanana has lived

Madagascar army quells mutiny, kills rebel leader

YoopyaJul 23, 20120

By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar’s army stormed a military barracks near the island country’s main airport in order to quell a mutiny, killing

Madagascar army starts assault to quell mutiny

YoopyaJul 23, 20120

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar’s army stormed a military camp near the main airport on Sunday after mutinous troops took over the barracks and shot an

“Madagascar 3” romps over Cruise, Sandler films

YoopyaJun 18, 20120

(Reuters) – The animals of “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” held the top spot on U.S. and Canadian box office charts for a second straight