Topic: Antananarivo

Hunger and food security: Is Africa selling the farm?

Foreign investors see Africa as a breadbasket. Done well, investment could help with African hunger but create food security for the rest of the world.

Cannibal tadpoles croak like grown-ups when eating kin

They not only croak when attacked, but when they cannibalistically attack members of their own species as well, scientists find.

What Madagascar's failed coup attempt could mean for the fragile country

A coup attempt by rebel officers against a government that itself came to power by military force, leaves Malagasy citizens calling it an example of political theater and all eyes on a constitutional vote.

Madagascar coup attempt: rebel leaders appear to lose momentum

Madagascar mutineers announced a coup attempt Wednesday, the same day the unstable country held a constitutional referendum. But there has been no movement from the coup leaders.

Coup attempt threatens Madagascar's uneasy path to democracy

Restoring democracy in Madagascar means parsing the motives of former presidents back from exile for upcoming elections – and learning how to build a stable government.

Madagascar premier: Coup leaders aimed to discredit constitutional referendum

Rebel military officers attempted another coup today but voters appeared largely undeterred.

Madagascar: island even more isolated after coup

The crisis not only threatens to make the island's poverty worse, it might also lead to the extinction of rare lemur species.

Madagascar 'coup' riles African, international allies

New leader Andry Rajoelina has asserted control as the South African Development Community threatens to suspend Madagascar.

Madagascar mayhem ousts president

Embattled President Marc Ravalomanana has resigned after his rival led what the African Union called an illegal coup.

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International news roundup – Jan. 29