Place: Antananarivo

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Madagascan authorities struggle to contain plague outbreak which has killed dozens

Authorities in Madagascar are struggling to contain an outbreak of plague that has killed two dozen people in recent weeks.

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Dozens dead in Madagascar disease outbreak

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Bloodless end to Madagascar coup bid

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Officers take refuge after Madagascar coup bid

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Madagascar president sworn in amid boycott

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Madgascar picks ex-president's main rival as leader

Military backs opposition in Madagascar coup attempt

TANKS and troops took control of a presidential palace in the centre of Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo yesterday after the military joined opposition leader Andry Rajoelina in his power struggle with President Marc Ravalomanana.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009

Troops invade Madagascar palace

Soldiers took over one of the presidential palaces in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo today as the president was elsewhere.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2009

Opposition chief takes refuge in embassy

The United Nations said Madagascar’s opposition leader has taken refuge in the French Embassy.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2009

Soldiers accused of firing on protestors

Reports in Madagascar said soldiers have opened fire on anti-government protesters in the capital, killing an unknown number.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2009

Soldiers open fire on protesters in Madagascar

Radio reports in Madagascar say soldiers have opened fire on anti-government protesters in the capital, killing an unknown number.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2009

Opposition leader declares himself Madagascar President

Madagascar’s opposition leader, Marc Ravalomanana, has declared himself president during a massive rally in the capital, Antananarivo, today.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2002