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NEWS ABOUT: Madagascar

Madagascar stories: 7 news summaries

 African Union 
 Suspends 
 Madagascar 

Pressure mounts against coup government

Mar 20, 09 11:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - International pressure is mounting against the new government of Madagascar, installed this week via coup, the BBC reports. The African Union has suspended the island nation’s membership, calling the takeover “unconstitutional,” and South Africa said it might impose sanctions. France likewise condemned the takeover, and the US... More »

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Africa • Nicolas Sarkozy • France • South Africa • foreign aid • African Union • Madagascar • coup d'etat • Andry Rajoelina

 Ex-DJ Takes Over Madagascar 

Military hands power to opposition leader after president steps down

Mar 18, 09 5:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madagascar's military has handed control of the country over to youthful opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, the BBC reports. The 34-year-old former DJ—who installed himself in the president's office yesterday—promised elections within two years. President Marc Ravalomanana stepped down yesterday after a military raid on his palace, and officers... More »

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Madagascar • military coup • Marc Ravalomanana • Andry Rajoelina

 Madagascar 
 Prez Hands 
 Country to 
 Military 

Troops stormed palace yesterday

Mar 17, 09 9:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madagascar's president has handed over power to the nation's military, Reuters reports, following a months-long power struggle that culminated in a military raid on Marc Ravalomanana’s palace yesterday and the opposition's seizure of his offices today. "He came to the conclusion this is best for the country. He... More »

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Madagascar • military coup • Marc Ravalomanana • Andry Rajoelina

(Newser) - Explosions rang out in Madagascar’s capital today, as the army stormed and easily captured the presidential palace at the center of the city. The building appeared deserted, according to an AP reporter, who saw armored vehicles roll through the normally ceremonial palace gates. One colonel said it wasn’t... More »

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Madagascar • coup d'etat • civil unrest • Marc Ravalomanana • Andry Rajoelina

Madagascar Chameleon Has Shortest Life on 4 Legs

Furcifer labordi dies about a year after it's conceived—and 16-20 weeks out of shell

Aug 19, 08 10:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - A small chameleon native to Madagascar looks to own the world record for shortest life span for a creature with four legs and a backbone, the New York Times reports. The Furcifer labordi dies about a year after conception, with just 16-20 weeks on earth after it leaves its shell.... More »

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Madagascar • lizard • animal • chameleon • life span • Furcifer labordi chameleon

Kamikaze Palm Baffles Botanists

Madagascar giant flowers spectacularly, then dies

Jan 17, 08 3:30 AM CST
(Newser) - Scientists have found a gigantic—and suicidal—new species of palm tree in a remote area of Madagascar, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. The tree, so big it can be seen in satellite photos, grows normally for a century or so until it spectacularly erupts with countless tiny flowers that... More »

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conservation • trees • Madagascar • scientists

Top 10 Up & Coming Destinations

Jun 14, 07 4:17 AM CDT
(Newser) -
  1. Gdansk, Poland
  2. Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
  3. Nesebar, Bulgaria
  4. San Ignacio, Belize
  5. Antananarivo, Madagascar
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travel • Poland • Canada • list • top travel destinations • Bulgaria • Belize • Madagascar

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