Ramtane Lamamra

Africa slaps sanctions on Madagascar rulers

The African Union slapped sanctions Wednesday on Madagascar's rulers for failing to implement accords to end a long political crisis, as fresh violence erupted in the island's capital.
 

Africa slaps sanctions on Madagascar rulers

The African Union slapped sanctions Wednesday on Madagascar's rulers for failing to implement accords to end a protracted political crisis, as new violence broke out in the island's capital.
 

AU slaps sanctions on Madagascar leader's camp

The African Union on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Madagascar's de facto leader Andry Rajoelina and 108 of his backers over the island's protracted political crisis, officials said.
 

Guinea making 'very positive' progress: AU

The African Union's commissioner for peace and security on Thursday commended Guinea on "very positive" progress towards constitutional order and elections following a military coup.
 

African Union sets Madagascar deadline on unity government

The African Union Friday gave Madagascar's strongman until March 16 to implement power-sharing agreements or face sanctions.
 

AU peacekeepers reaffirm support for Somali govt

The top civilian official with the African Union's peacekeeping force in Somalia on Monday reassured the nation's fragile government of its total support in the fight against insurgent groups.
 

AU renews Somali peace force mandate

The African Union on Friday extended the mandate of its Somalia peacekeeping mission by six months and called for more support for the country's embattled transitional government.
 

Madagascar mediators call for elections

International mediators called Wednesday for elections in Madagascar to end a prolonged political crisis.
 

Madagascar mediators in fresh peace bid

International mediators met Wednesday in a fresh attempt to resolve Madagascar's long-running political crisis.
 

Madagascar leaders reach power-sharing deal: mediator

Madagascar's top four political figures reached an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year, a UN official involved in the talks told AFP.
 

African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta

The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea's military rulers, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said Saturday.
 

African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta

The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea's military rulers, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said Saturday.
 

Madagascar leaders reach power-sharing deal: mediator

Madagascar's top four political figures, including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana, reached an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year, a UN official involved in the talks told AFP.
 

Madagascar leaders sign power-sharing agreement

Madagascar's top four political figures -- including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana -- on Saturday signed an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year.
 

Madagascar leaders sign power-sharing agreement

Madagascar's top four political figures -- including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana -- on Saturday signed an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year.
 

African leaders adopt landmark refugee convention

African leaders on Friday adopted a convention -- billed as the first of its kind worldwide -- on the protection of the 17 million people on the continent who have fled their homes.
 

African leaders adopt landmark refugee convention

African leaders on Friday adopted a convention -- billed as the first of its kind worldwide -- on the protection of the 17 million people on the continent who have fled their homes.
 

African leaders adopt landmark refugee convention

African leaders on Friday adopted a convention -- billed as the first of its kind worldwide -- on the protection of the 17 million people on the continent who have fled their homes.
 

Guinea junta leader digs in despite calls to quit

The head of Guinea's military junta has postponed an announcement on whether he will stand for president, an official said Sunday, the day after the West African nation was hit by an arms embargo.
 

Guinea junta leader digs in despite calls to quit

The head of Guinea's military junta has postponed an announcement on whether he will stand for president, an official said on Sunday, the day after the West African nation was hit by an arms embargo.