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Africa: Behind the Scenes of Gadaffi’s Failed Bid for a Second Term as AU Chairman

He flounced out of the AU summit in Addis Ababa on 1 February after failing to cajole his fellow leaders into giving him a second, unconstitutional term as Chairman.

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AU urges speedy implementation of Maputo Agreement on Madagascar

The African Union Assembly on Tuesday stressed that the Maputo Agreement and the Addis Ababa Additional Act on Madagascar is the only roadmap for a comprehensive solution to the political crisis in the country, and urges for their speedy implementations.

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Open Letter to Andry Rajoelina

Mr President of the Transition, We understand that the current situation is not easy to deal with. We also understand that, despite the hard-earned title of President you obtained at the Addis Ababa meeting, a solution to the present dire circumstances in Madagascar is not solely dependent on your will. But our tolerance stops here.

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AFRICA/MADAGASCAR – The Addis Ababa Accord: the question on the actual powers of the two …

The agreement reached in Addis Ababa by the four political movements of Madagascar is stirring hopes among the population of Madagascar, but also some apprehension about its implementation.

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Madagascan rivals agree unity deal

ADDIS ABABA: Madagascar’s political rivals struck a deal yesterday on the make-up of a unity government, paving the way for an end to a 10-month political crisis that has rocked the Indian Ocean island.

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