South Africa
Madagascar Approves New Constitution
South Africa | 11.23.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Madagascar’s new constitution has been approved by nearly three-quarters of voters in a referendum held last week, according to provisional results from the country’s electoral body.
No Bloodshed in Madagascar Coup Attempt
South Africa | 11.21.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
The attempted coup staged earlier this week has been defused without bloodshed, the Madagascar regime’s prime minister has said.
Madagascar Ends Officer Mutiny
South Africa | 11.21.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
An operation by security forces in Madagascar aimed at storming a base housing rebel soldiers has ended.
Madagascar Officers Claim Coup
South Africa | 11.17.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
A colonel with the Madagascan military has said he and 20 other top-ranking officers have taken over the Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar.
Madagascar Set For Key Referendum Vote
South Africa | 11.16.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Madagascar will vote on Wednesday in a referendum on a new constitution, seen as a test of confidence on the current president.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Sees Unity Government End in 2011
South Africa | 10.15.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Zimbabwe’s power-sharing government expires in four months and should not be extended, leading to new elections by mid-2011, President Robert Mugabe said in comments broadcast on Friday.
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Blasts Mugabe
South Africa | 10.08.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has voiced his “disgust” with President Robert Mugabe’s unilateral decision-making in their power-sharing government, calling it a “betrayal.”
Mozambique to Repeal Bread Price Hikes
South Africa | 09.07.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Mozambique will reverse a bread price increase after food riots in which 13 people were killed last week, the government’s planning minister announced on Tuesday.
Riots in Mozambique Over Rising Food Prices
South Africa | 09.03.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Police and troops are patrolling the capital, Maputo, following riots over high food prices
Violent protests over high food prices in Mozambique has led to the death of at least seven people since demonstrations began on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Needs $200 Million For 2011 Elections
South Africa | 09.02.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Zimbabwe will require $200 million to hold polls next year, if its leaders insist on meeting the unity deal timeframe, according to local media reports.
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