SA and the AU: It's complicated

A complex matrix of issues stymied Dlamini-Zuma's bid for Africa's top job.

Coup leader offers to fly Rav home (and throw him in jail)

After foiling a bid by Madagascar's exiled president to return, his usurper says he'll send a plane to fly Ravalomanana home -- and then arrest him.

Ravalomanana's Malagasy return up in the air

An attempt to return home by Madagascar's deposed president Marc Ravalomanana has been thwarted in the air by Malagasy ground control.

Ravalomanana's exile plans thwarted mid-air

An attempt by Madagascar's toppled president to end his exile in South Africa was thwarted in the air when his plane was forced to turn back.

Former Madagascar president Ratsiraka ends exile

Urging reconciliation in Madagascar, former president Didier Ratsiraka has returned home, ending a nine-year exile in France.

Premier dispute threatens Madagascar unity efforts

A dispute over who should be prime minister is threatening to derail efforts to resolve Madagascar's political crisis two years after the coup there.

Madagascar's premier leads Cabinet resignations

Madagascar's de facto premier has resigned along with his Cabinet, paving the way for the formation of a new government by consensus.

Madagascar maps the way forward

Malagasy politicians have collectively agreed on how to implement a road map for ending a leadership crisis in the country, the SADC says.

Madagascar leaders sign road map to elections

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina bowed to foreign pressure and signed a political road map that allows for the return of Marc Ravalomanana.

Madagascar mediators beg for exiled leader's return

Southern African mediators in Madagascar's leadership battle have urged Andry Rajoelina to allow the return of exiled leader Marc Ravalomanana.

SADC leaders wrap up Angola summit

Southern African leaders holding a two day regional summit in Luanda have wrapped up their talks ahead of schedule.

'Madagascar should allow Ravalomanana back'

The mediator in Madagascar's long-running political crisis has said exiled former leader Marc Ravalomanana should be allowed to return home from SA.

Ex-president vows Madagascar return despite warnings

Madagascar's exiled former president, Marc Ravalomanana, vowed on Wednesday to return to the island despite the army and police warning against it.

Two days of talks, but still no end to Madagascar impasse

Madagascar's political leaders ended two days of talks on Tuesday without signing a deal on ending the crisis sparked by Andry Rajoelina's takeover.

SADC drags Madagascar to the last chance saloon

Madagascar's feuding leaders have met for talks that mediators say are the last chance to resolve the crisis sparked by the Rajoelina coup in 2009.

Mediators in last-ditch bid to break Madagascar impasse

Madagascar's leaders were gathering on Monday for a meeting in Botswana that mediators are describing as the last chance to find a solution.

SADC in a bind over Madagascar road map

SADC says its anxiously anticipated summit, at which its road map to free and fair elections in Madagascar are to be reviewed, will take place soon.

Officials push for transition in Madagascar

International officials on Tuesday urged Madagascar to install transitional leadership ahead of planned elections, hinting it could restart aid flows.

Ravalomanana vows to return to Madagascar

Madagascar's ousted president told reporters at Johannesburg's OR Tambo airport on Saturday that he would keep trying to return to his homeland.

Ousted Madagascar president blocked from going home

Former Madagascan president Marc Ravalomanana was blocked from leaving South Africa on Saturday, after an airline refused to give him a boarding pass.

Madagascar moves to block Ravalomanana's return

Madagascar urged an airline expected to carry exiled leader Marc Ravalomanana back to the Indian Ocean island on Saturday to block his departure.

Ravalomanana plans return to Madagascar

Deposed Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana announced on Thursday morning his plans to return to the country on Saturday.

Madagascar vows to arrest ex-leader if he returns home

Madagascar's deposed president Marc Ravalomanana will be arrested if he returns to the country, a minister said on Wednesday.

Poacher caught in Madagascar with grilled lemurs

Police in Madagascar have arrested a poacher accused of killing and grilling 32 lemurs, a small primate whose meat is prized as a delicacy.

US expresses concern over human rights in Madagascar

The United States is worried about a "considerable deterioration" in press and other freedoms in Madagascar.

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