Madagascar reacts swiftly to mutiny attempt
A gun battle broke out in Madagascar's capital on Thursday after a mutiny by members of the security forces, leaving two soldiers dead.
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Political uncertainty worries Niger investors
Niger's decision to dissolve Parliament has worried investors, businessmen and politicians said on Wednesday.
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Thousands protest against new Madagascar leader
Several thousand Madagascans on Tuesday demonstrated against Andry Rajoelina's army-backed removal of Marc Ravalomanana as president of the island.
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Czech PM faces tough test in no-confidence vote
Czech opposition Social Democrats have their best chance yet on Tuesday of toppling Mirek Topolanek's minority centre-right administration.
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Zardari woos opposition to end Pakistan crisis
President Asif Ali Zardari called for national reconciliation in a Pakistan Day message on Monday, as he sought to mend fences with the opposition.
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Madagascar sacks army chief after coup threat
Madagascar's army chief was sacked and replaced on Wednesday, the military said, a day after he warned leaders that his troops would take power.
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Madagascar opposition 'to boycott crisis talks'
Madagascar opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, in conflict with the president since the start of the year, will boycott talks to resolve the crisis.
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Military rule looms in Madagascar after ultimatum
Madagascar's army chief warned on Tuesday his troops would take control if leaders failed to resolve the political crisis within 72 hours.
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China: Dalai Lama's comments are lies
China on Tuesday described comments from the Dalai Lama as "lies" and insisted the region had enjoyed profound democratic reforms under Chinese rule.
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UN guards Madagascar opposition leader
The United Nations is guarding Madagascar's opposition leader and the country's defence minister quit on Tuesday after just a month in the job.
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