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Former president Marc Ravalomanana is in Libya for the African Union (AU) summit, reports L'Express de Madagascar of Antananarivo.
Ousted former Madagascan President, Marc Ravalomanana, arrived in Libya on Sunday ahead of the 13th African Union Summit, where he will meet continental leaders to discuss the country's political crisis.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ojo Maduekwe, has expressed the hope that the next AU Summit would make more progress in concluding the formation of the African Union Government.
The future of reconciliation in Madagascar may hinge on its youth, but their involvement in months of political violence and continued exposure to turmoil has left them embittered and particularly vulnerable, says a new report.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has given former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano 30 days to solve the crisis in Madagascar.
Where many have tried and failed, now the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called on Madagascar's political rivals to consider peaceful dialogue to end months of political crisis.
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) extraordinary Summit closed yesterday night with leaders urging rival parties in Madagascar to commit themselves to the regional body's coordinated all-inclusive dialogue aimed at restoring, peace and security in that country.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has appointed former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano to mediate in peace talks between ousted Madagascan leader Marc Ravalomanana and opposition leader Andry Rajoelina.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Saturday appointed former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano as the organisation's mediator in its attempt to restore Madagascar to constitutional rule.
The heads of State and Government of SADC gathered at an extraordinary Summit last Saturday, in South Africa, manifested deep concern about the deterioration of the political situation in Madagascar, characterised by the increment of hostilities among the country's various political groups and noticed the slowness in the process of dialogue among the parties involved.
Southern African leaders, including President Mugabe, yesterday resolved to address the crisis in Madagascar through dialogue and appointed former Mozambican leader Mr Joachim Chissano to mediate between the feuding parties.
Southern African leaders have responded to the deadlock in talks over Madagascar's future by appointing former Mozambican president Joaquim Chissano as a mediator to lead an all-party dialogue for the island.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has appointed former President of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, to lead an inclusive dialogue between the warring political parties in Madagascar.
1. The Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government met in Sandton, Republic of South Africa, on 20 June 2009 to consider the political and security situation in Madagascar.
President Mugabe arrived here yesterday to join other Sadc leaders at an extraordinary summit the regional bloc has convened to tackle the crisis in Madagascar.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is confident that its Extraordinary Summit will find a solution to the political tension in Madagascar.
Southern African leaders will begin an emergency summit in Johannesburg on Friday to discuss the deadlock in talks to end the political crisis in Madagascar.
A statement by Ian Kelly, Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman, Bureau of Public Affairs, Washington, DC, June 17, 2009:
The southern part of the island of Madagascar is suffering severe drought and famine. Lack of rainfall during the summer season has destroyed the country's main harvest in March and April. Half a million Malagasy have little or no access to clean water and food.
Safe drinking water is a scarce resource in Madagascar. Considerable financial investment is needed to improve sanitation and water treatment and distribution for the population of this large island.
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