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Mialy Andriamananjara

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Mialy was born in Madagascar, attended college in France and is now living in the Washington DC area.

Her interests include litterature, ICT for Development, women rights and immigration issues.

She has graduate degrees in Telecommunications and Business.

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Latest posts by Mialy Andriamananjara

14 February 2009

Madagascar: Rumors terrorize Antananarivo

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

Truth and freedom of speech and opinion seem to be victims of the political crisis that is now crippling Madagascar. Threats are being made and rumors being spread, all contributing...

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9 February 2009

Madagascar : Bloggers react to Red Saturday's bloodshed

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

Since riots and lootings claimed fifty dead in Madagascar on January 26, the situation has become bleaker. Saturday, February 07 was an even bloodier day. Dubbed “Red Saturday” by some, it...

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31 January 2009

Madagascar: The mayor proclaims himself president

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

A dispute between the president of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanan, and the mayor of the capital, Andry Rajoelina, thrust Malagasy citizens into violent rioting and looting last week, and has now escalated into a power struggle for the presidency itself.

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27 January 2009

Madagascar: “History repeats itself…as a farce” in recent unrest

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

On blogs and forums, reflections on the sources of the current unrest and the history of Madagascar's turbulent democracy.

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26 January 2009

Madagascar: More reports President Ravalomanana has fled

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

Several bloggers and a Malgasy media website report that President Ravalomanana has fled the country. Still others say the rumors of Ravalomanana's departure are false.

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24 December 2008

All Quiet in Guinea After Coup, Say Bloggers

Written by Mialy Andriamananjara · Sub-Saharan Africa

Confusion reigned following the passing of President Lansana Conte and an apparently successful coup led by Guinean General Moussa Dadis Camara. However, despite early fears of bloodshed, all is quiet on the streets of Conakry, according to bloggers.

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