With rival forces closing in on him, former Madagascar President Didier Ratsiraka fled to Seychelles with his family Friday, apparently ending more than six months of turmoil in his island nation.

President Didier Ratsiraka declared martial law, saying two months of strikes and mass protests that turned violent this week left him with no other choice. Tension has been rising on this island ...

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar’s former president Didier Ratsiraka will contest national elections in July in a bid to become the Indian Ocean island state’s leader for the third time, his ...

The people of Madagascar call him Deba, which means Big Boss. When President Didier Ratsiraka came to power 26 years ago, the moniker was meant as a term of endearment. The articulate naval officer’s ...

Fears were raised on Monday that the latest outbreak of violence in the capital of Madagascar could derail a new round of peace talks due to start this week in Senegal. Four soldiers loyal to ...