SADC considers sanctions on Madagascar

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-31-2009 09:24

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The Souther African Development Community has suspended Madagascar from the regional group.

Front row, from left: Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete,  Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, King Mswati III of  Swaziland and South African President Kgalema Motlanthe  pose for a family photo in Mbabane, Swaziland, during the  SADC Summit. Leaders of the SADC regional bloc decided  Monday to suspend Madagascar until constitutional order  was restored following a take-over by Andry Rajoelina.(AFP)

The SADC said in a communique after a summit in Swaziland's capital of Mbabane that southern African leaders would NOT recognize Andry Rajoelina, who took over the presidency of Madagascar.