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UN seeks $35m bailout for Madagascar

The United Nations appealed a $35 million bailout to save lives in Madagascar where over 3 million people need help due to political instability and natural disasters.

Army-backed leader cements grip in Madagascar

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Madagascar's new president, Andry Rajoelina, celebrated and consolidated power on Wednesday after being appointed by the Indian Ocean island's military in a move that drew international disapproval.
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Benedict arrives in Africa for first time as pope

Pope Benedict arrived in Africa on Tuesday, where he said the continent's people were suffering disproportionately due to the global challenges of food shortages, financial crises and climate change.
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The African Telecom Challenge

Global companies extending their networks into Africa will find it a challenge to establish easy telecom links in comparison to the better established systems in the U.S., Europe or Asia. While mobile phone use is growing rapidly across the continent, fixed-line density is low and Internet access is limited.

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