African Union lifts sanctions against Madagascar’s president looks like madagascar might turn the corner soon...
https://www.bdlive.co.za/africa/africannews/2013/09/06/african-union-lifts-sanctions-against-madagascars-president
"Sanctions, which included an asset freeze, were lifted because Madagascar was heading in the right direction to potentially hold credible elections on October 25, he said.
"There is a complete change of circumstances, because now the electoral process is very much on track and these personalities, including the president himself, have played a most active role," Mr Lamamra said."