SADC states refuse to recognise new Madagascar leader

Southern African countries have
refused to recognise Madagascar's new leader, Andry Rajoelina,
and urged the international community and African Union to
reject him as well, according to Reuters.
Mozambique, Angola and Swaziland, which make up the defence,
political and security troika of regional grouping SADC, which
includes Madagascar, said at the end of a mini-summit in
Swaziland that democracy should be restored in Madagascar.
"The troika appeals to the AU (African Union) and the
international community not to recognise the appointment of
Rajoelina," Mozambique state radio reported the troika as
saying.