Background: Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner.
May 7th 2008Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo Day 8, Tuesday, May 6, 2008
We left early to go to the University of Antnanarivo to meet the University President and department heads and then visit with some of the departments. Unfortunately, onc ... [full story]
May 5th 2008Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo Just to let you all know, I am currently in a private game reserve with my parents in the Transfrontier Park (which includes Kruger) in South Africa, sitting in the most luxurious lodge I have ever, a ... [full story]
April 28th 2008Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo Our month in Madagascar will be blogged extensively, however with these french keyboards I would get too frustrated and short change what has been an amazingly unique experience. So when I get back t ... [full story]
December 4th 2007Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo So here we are. Mango town. We have never seen so many mangoes in one place. Ever. On the trees, strewn all over the floor. Mangoes are eaten for breakfast & lunch, the after-school game was throwing ... 46 photos[full story]
April 6th 2008Africa » Madagascar » Ambositra This country is wild!!!
I can't exactly write an extensive entry, because this French keyboard drives me up the wall, but I thought an update was necessary. The city of Maputo was fantastic. Very f ... [full story]
December 2nd 2007Africa » Madagascar On arriving in Tana we had booked ourselves into what turned out to be an awesome hotel called Sakamanga, Malagasy for Blue Cat, with the intention of shopping around the city for a few days for a can ... 67 photos[full story]
February 22nd 2008Africa » Madagascar I just wanted to write a quick blog to update everyone.
We’re in the midst of midterms here on the boat. I had one exam yesterday and I have another in about an hour. I’ve also had two ... [full story]
December 18th 2007Africa » Madagascar Tuesday 18th December
Coco Beach, Andavadoaka
18:26 (UK), 18:26 (Madagascar)
Tonight was a really fantastic night at the BV camp. It is the penultimate night for the volunteers here in Andavadoa ... [full story]
December 17th 2007Africa » Madagascar Monday 17th December
Coco Beach, Andavadoaka
16:09 (UK), 19:09 (Madagascar)
I really should change the clock on my computer but I quite like being reminded that I am 3 hours in front of all you U ... [full story]
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