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22 Aug 2008

Mauritius + 2 others
Southern Africa: SADC meal planning

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— IRIN
JOHANNESBURG, 22 August 2008 (IRIN) - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced it will go ahead with plans to set up a regional grain reserve, while urging member states not to impose export restrictions on maize as the region grapples with high food prices.

"The recently held Integrated Committee of Ministers Meeting in Manzini, Swaziland, urged member states to remove restrictions - in fact, we have urged countries with surplus maize to sell their produce within the region," said Margaret Nyirenda, head of

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This article does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its agencies. Refer to the IRIN copyright page for conditions of use.

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22 Jan 2002

Mauritius
Mauritius: Cyclone brings heavy rain

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— IRIN
JOHANNESBURG, 22 January (IRIN) - The eye of tropical cyclone Dina was expected to miss Mauritius on Tuesday, but residents were advised to remain on full alert after torrential rains flooded homes on the island.
A statement from the Mauritius Meteorological Service was quoted in news reports as saying: "If you compare the position now to a few hours ago, we conclude that it is moving away ... But the storm has a large diameter and the cyclone winds are still influencing the island."

In a situation report the UN's Office

IRIN:

A selection of IRIN reports are posted on ReliefWeb. Find more IRIN news and analysis at http://www.irinnews.org

Une sélection d'articles d'IRIN sont publiés sur ReliefWeb. Trouvez d'autres articles et analyses d'IRIN sur http://www.irinnews.org

This article does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its agencies. Refer to the IRIN copyright page for conditions of use.

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12 Sep 2000

Mauritius + 4 others
Southern Africa: IRIN News Briefs, 12 September

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— IRIN
MAURITIUS: Premier concedes defeat
An opposition alliance on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius was set for a sweeping victory in the general election, according to early results cited in news reports. Although the final result was expected to be announced late on Tuesday, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam conceded defeat.

"I recognise my party's defeat," he told reporters as the latest tally showed his alliance was being comprehensively beaten by an opposition coalition in the race for 62 seats in parliament.

IRIN:

A selection of IRIN reports are posted on ReliefWeb. Find more IRIN news and analysis at http://www.irinnews.org

Une sélection d'articles d'IRIN sont publiés sur ReliefWeb. Trouvez d'autres articles et analyses d'IRIN sur http://www.irinnews.org

This article does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its agencies. Refer to the IRIN copyright page for conditions of use.

Cet article ne reflète pas nécessairement les vues des Nations Unies. Voir IRIN droits d'auteur pour les conditions d'utilisation.

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