Vol 43 No 16 | MADAGASCAR In need 9th August 2002 The African Union has refused President Marc Ravalomanana recognition until legislative elections are held ostensibly to confirm that the public really backs his presidency but the...
Vol 43 No 10 | MADAGASCAR Two to tango 17th May 2002 The army may step in to prevent the politicians breaking the country apart Two presidents, two parliaments, two capitals, two economies next, two countries? That seems to be the aim of the veteran Red Admiral, Didier Ratsiraka, who clings to the...
Vol 43 No 7 | MADAGASCAR City under siege 5th April 2002 Tension is rising as the standoff between the country's parallel presidents continues, veering between good-natured though fervent protest (especially by Marc Ravalomanana's supporters) and violent attacks on the...
Vol 43 No 2 | MADAGASCAR Stirring 25th January 2002 Even the Interior Ministry's provisional results give President Didier Ratsiraka just over 40 per cent of the vote, to 46 per cent for his rival, Marc Ravalomanana (AC...