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Madagascar leader names new cabinet, keeps PM
The newcomers include a former presidential advisor, Patrick Rajoelina (unrelated to the head of state), who is taking on the foreign affairs portfolio.
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New arrests in plot to kill Madagascar president
Four of those arrested are retired national and foreign police and military personnel, and five are civilians, she said. Authorities seized 209,300 euros ($250,000), two cars and a shotgun, according to Razafiarivony.
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Madagascar prosecutors say foiled assassination bid on president
Two French people are among several arrested in the Indian Ocean island nation on Tuesday "as part of an investigation for undermining state security", diplomatic sources said.
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Madagascan leader in COVID vaccine U-turn
Andry Rajoelina came under heavy criticism after saying at the weekend that he would not be vaccinated against COVID and was not in a hurry to roll out the jab to the public.
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Ahead of African vaccination campaigns, scepticism takes hold
Public health experts say that people on the continent are warier of COVID-19 jabs than they would be of other vaccines.
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Madagascar politician sentenced to jail for virus potion protest
Harry Laurent Rahajason, a former communications minister, was sentenced to 44 months in prison for protesting against a herbal drink being punted as a coronavirus treatment and cure.
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Madagascar sacks health minister after virus squabble
Ahmad Ahmad's cabinet exit was revealed on Thursday in the announcement of a new list of ministers following a reshuffle.
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Two Madagascar lawmakers die of coronavirus
Eleven other deputies and 14 senators had also tested positive for the virus, Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said.
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African Union ready to test Madagascar's so-called coronavirus remedy
“This review will be based on global technical and ethical norms to garner the necessary scientific evidence.”
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Madagascar so-called virus potion scorned because it's from Africa: Rajoelina
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has repeatedly warned that the Covid-Organics infusion, which Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has touted as a remedy against the deadly coronavirus, has not been clinically tested.
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Possible plant remedy for virus to be tested, says Madagascar's Rajoelina
Madagascar's president previously made claims about plant-based treatments for the virus, triggering words of caution from the WHO.
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Madagascar goes to polls in latest battle of bitter political feud
The two men have dominated politics since the early 2000s, sometimes cooperating but mostly fighting for advantage and high office.
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Dirco congratulates Madagascar on successful elections
The department was holding a press briefing in Johannesburg on Sunday to address issues affecting Mozambique, Madagascar and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Madagascar court declares Rajoelina president, rejects fraud complaint
High Constitutional Court chairman Jean-Eric Rakotoarisoa ratified results given by the Indian Ocean island’s electoral board last month saying Rajoelina won 55.66% of votes versus 44.34% for Marc Ravalomanana.
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Madagascar official election result due after protests
In the run-off vote on 19 December, Rajoelina scored 55% of the ballot and Marc Ravalomanana won 44%, according to the final results.
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Madagascar opposition protest ahead of court's vote verdict
Former president Marc Ravalomanana was defeated on 19 December by another former leader of the Indian Ocean island, Andry Rajoelina, who won nearly 56% of a run-off vote.
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Madagascar presidential candidate's team cries foul after rival declared winner
The two former presidents had previously said they would accept the outcome of the vote, raising hopes of a peaceful outcome and no repeat of the political chaos seen nearly a decade ago.
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Andry Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote - electoral commission
The results may be contested after Marc Ravalomanana claimed fraud.
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Madagascar’s electoral body delays results
It’s looking increasingly likely the impoverished island state of Madagascar will continue living the nightmare of political instability.
