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Former Madagascar president Ratsiraka ends exile

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

Madagascar’s ousted leader poised for return

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Madagascan parties have signed an agreement allowing the return of Marc Ravalomanana whose 2009 ouster plunged the country into political paralysis.

Renegade Madagascan officers to stay the course

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Madagascan soldiers who declared a coup three days ago maintained their stand on Saturday, insisting they wanted an end to the country's crisis.

Rebel troops claim Madagascar govt suspended

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Dissident Madagascan soldiers claimed on Wednesday they had taken power of the island as it voted in a constitutional referendum.

Divided Madagascar holds first post-coup poll

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Madagascans go to the polls on Wednesday for the first time since the March 2009 coup to vote in a constitutional referendum.

Madagascar crisis puts thousands out of work

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One year after the overthrow of Madagascar's president, the Indian Ocean island is facing stiffer political penalties and economic sanctions.

Hundreds protest Madagascar president’s removal

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Hundreds of supporters of Madagascar's ousted president Marc Ravalomanana staged a fresh protest on Wednesday.

Military rule looms in Madagascar after ultimatum

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Madagascar's army chief warned on Tuesday his troops would take control if leaders failed to resolve the political crisis within 72 hours.

Madagscar tensions rise after botched arrest

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Madagascan security forces attempted to arrest opposition leader Andry Rajoelina on Friday, heightening tensions between police and protesters.

Madagascar opposition leader quits talks with president

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Madagascar opposition leader Andry Rajoelina announced on Wednesday he was breaking off talks with President Marc Ravalomanana.

Thousands gather for fresh Madagascar protests

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Police in Madagascar fired warning shots on Monday to disperse thousands of anti-government demonstrators taking part in a rally in the capital.

Analysts: Madagascar crisis driven by poverty

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Madagascar's latest crisis has been driven more by economic concerns than political grievances, unlike past protest movements, analysts say.
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