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- 1 2 Fano Rakotondrazaka, "Andry TGV nomme quatre ministres", L'Express de Madagascar, 11 February 2009 (in French).
- ↑ "Leader-Fanilo - Manassé Esoavelomandroso succède à Herizo Razafimahaleo", Midi Madagasikara, 6 September 2008 (in French).
- ↑ "Report: Madagascan opposition takes financial ministry", Xinhua, 12 March 2009.
- ↑ Bernard Yves, "Des mercenaires pénètrent sur le territoire malgache", Témoignages, 16 March 2009 (in French).
- ↑ "Military backs Madagascar rival", BBC News, 18 March 2009.
- ↑ "Monja Roindefo; Un gouvernement de 31 membres", Madagascar Tribune, 9 September 2009 (in French).
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