Political news in Madagascar is currently marked by a tense situation between the outgoing President, Andry Rajoelina, and the collective of 11 candidates who are demanding political changes. The media relayed the fiery speeches of each camp, thus fueling the tensions reigning in Antananarivo.
In his televised speech, Andry Rajoelina strongly criticized the “senseless and unreasonable” demands of his opponents. He also rejected the accusations of his competitors who believe that his French naturalization should have disqualified him from the presidential race. According to him, there is no real political crisis and the population must be able to express their choice without being disturbed by a few individuals.
For their part, the candidates of the collective of 11 declared having exhausted all legal recourses and announced their intention to demonstrate peacefully on the Place du 13 Mai in Antananarivo. They demand respect for the rule of law and democracy and demand the dissolution of the Independent National Electoral Commission and the High Constitutional Court, which they consider to be won over by Andry Rajoelina.
Tension is therefore rising in Antananarivo, with on one side, an outgoing President who refuses to give in to pressure and on the other, a collective of candidates determined to obtain political changes. The demonstration planned by the collective on the Place du 13 Mai promises to be a crucial moment for the political future of Madagascar.
It is important to emphasize that in this situation, the population is waiting for concrete solutions and an easing of tensions. Political actors have the responsibility to promote dialogue and find a compromise in order to preserve the stability of the country.
Ultimately, this tense political situation reflects the difficulties Madagascar faces in its quest for a stable and equitable democracy. It is essential that all political actors work together to ensure transparent elections and solid democratic governance, in order to meet the expectations and aspirations of the Malagasy people.