Nov 7th, 2009 - Boston
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—Madagascar's political rivals have agreed on posts within a transitional government that will hold power until next year's elections.
The deal announced late Friday allows Andry Rajoelina to remain head of state. However, he now will be joined by two co-presidents representing other political factions.
Rajoelina overthrew President Marc Ravalomanana in March after winning support from the military.
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Oct 29th, 2009 - VOA News
A British couple kidnapped by pirates off the coast of the Seychelles are reportedly being held about 320 kilometers north of the Somali capital Mogadishu. Speaking in London...Coalition government deal near collapse
Oct 29th, 2009 - Washington Times
JOHANNESBURG | A power-sharing agreement between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and a top rival that envisioned an end to torture and famine has all but collapsed. The latest blow came Thursday when Zimbabwe blocked a U.N...



