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US removes aid restrictions on Madagascar

Washington, USA: The United States said on Tuesday it lifted all remaining restrictions on direct assistance to Madagascar after the country's successful 2013 elections and the installation of a new government.

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki added that as the African Union had lifted its suspension of Madagascar's membership, Washington invited Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampianina to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in August.

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