AllAfrica News: Madagascar
The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar defeated their Madagascar counterparts 2-0 in the first leg of the first round of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Obafemi, Eneramo Fire Super Eagles Past Madagascar
The journey to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea begins today as the Super Eagles take on Madagascar in one of the qualifiers billed to hold at the U. J. Esuene stadium, Calabar.
Super Eagles On the March Again
The sentencing of Madagascar's former President Marc Ravalomanana to hard labour for life may prove to be one more obstacle in the island's attempts to emerge from its current political crisis, says International Relations and Cooperation's Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
South Africa Criticizes Ravalomanana Trial
The camp of the Eagles in Calabar is in high spirit, as all the players are enthusiastically hoping to have a good start in their campaign for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with the qualifier against Madagascar on Sunday.
We Will Not Surrender to Eagles
INTERNATIONAL Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane yesterday questioned the judicial process that sentenced Madagascar's former president, Marc Ravalomanana, to life imprisonment last week.
Minister Speaks Out on Madagascar
Former international and Super Eagles goalkeeper coach, Alloy Agu, has said members of the Super Eagles know the consequences of underrating any opponent and would take the match against Madagascar seriously.
Eagles Won't Underrate Madagascar, Says Agu
Former NFF presidential aspirant, Mr. Lumumba Dah Adeh, has called on Super Eagles handlers to ensure that only young and ambitious players are used for Sunday's Africa Cup of Nation's qualifier against Madagascar.
Lumumba Wants Ambitious Eagles for Madagascar
Former Eagles coach, Paul Hamilton, has told the Super Eagles to beat their opponents Madagascar convincingly in Sunday's qualifier, saying that it will be a huge disappointment if Nigeria wins by a slim margin.
Hamilton - Don't Underrate Madagascar
A court in the capital, Antanarivo, has sentenced former president Marc Ravalomanana and two officers to life imprisonment with hard labour for the part they played in the deaths of about 30 protesters before he was forced from office in 2009.
Former President Sentenced to Jail With Hard Labour
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has started the search for a venue for the African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Madagascar.
Nation v Madagascar NFF in Search of Match Venue
They came, they saw ... but whether they conquered anything remains open to debate.
Land Case Tops Agenda of Regional Presidents
1. The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Windhoek, Republic of Namibia from August 16-17, 2010.
Communique of the 30th Jubilee Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
Swarms of locusts have been forming in the South Madagascar for months threatening the livelihoods of hundreds and thousands of Malagasy and if a major control campaign is not set up quick infestations could reach "plague proportions," the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned.
Locusts Threaten to Become Plague
Fresh dates have been set for elections in Madagascar after the interim government, with the help of mediators, reached an agreement with close to 100 smaller parties. But the accord, which is due to be adopted on Friday, could have little practical effect as three major parties boycotted the consultations.
New Election Dates Boycotted by Major Parties
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today warned that Madagascar is at risk of a crop-eating locust plague, potentially jeopardizing the livelihoods of 460,000 rural families.
Farms Threatened By Locust Plague, UN Agency Cautions
Reporters Without Borders is today publishing a report on the role of the media in Madagascar's ongoing political crisis. Its release comes just days after the 50th anniversary of the independence of Madagascar, which is not one of the former French colonies to be invited to this year's Bastille Day celebrations on 14 July in Paris.
Closures, Ransacking And Disinformation - Media At Heart of Crisis
Investors are welcome to establish a support centre to cater to the producers of fruits and vegetables in Madagascar.
Proposed Support Centre to Benefit Fruits And Vegetables Producers