From 1 hour ago:
Salomao reported progress in countries experiencing political instability such as Malawi, DRC and Zimbabwe. He said that in April SADC made an undertaking to support Zimbabwe's recovery efforts through direct budget contributions, facilitating lines of credit, helping to lift sanctions and stepping requests for international economic and financial support.
He said the arrest of rebel leader Laurent Nkunda has helped to foster peace in Congo while there is progress in Madagascar after the coup that ousted Marc Ravalomanana from power.
From two hours ago:
Madagascar to set up an interim gvt
Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:44:53 +0200
Leaders of Madagascar's main political movements, who are meeting in Maputo and Mozambique have agreed to set up an interim government and hold elections by the end of next year.
Leaders of Madagascar's main political movements, who are meeting in Maputo and Mozambique have agreed to set up an interim government and hold elections by the end of next year.
Earlier this month, they signed an agreement which is aimed at returning the country to constitutional rule.
The leaders, including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana and his rival Andry Rajoelina and former presidents of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka and Albert Zafy are among those attending talks facilitated by Southern African Development Community mediator and former Mozambique President Joachim Chissano.
The transitional government will be in power until democratic elections are held by the end of 2010.
