President Marc Ravalomanana’s proposal of  holding a referendum to end Madagascar’s violent political crisis has been met with rejection and, worse, a call for his arrest by opposition leader Andry Rajoelina. Read the full story

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ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – Madagascar’s president said Tuesday that he has handed over power to the military.  In a radio address Tuesday, President Marc Ravalomanana says he is stepping down and a military directorate will take over. Read the full story

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AfricaNews Monitoring Team  |  Soldiers in Madagascar seized one of the palaces belonging to the embattled President Marc Ravalomanana, in the centre of Antananarivo. Explosions and gunfire erupted as tanks smashed the palace gates. The central bank was also reportedly taken. Read the full story

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