Article on current events: The president of the National Assembly of Madagascar sounds the alarm
In a speech marking the opening of the second ordinary session of the National Assembly, President Christine Razanamahasoa painted a grim picture of the current situation in Madagascar. Pointing to the responsibility of national actors and the international community, she calls for collective awareness to get the country out of the crisis.
The situation in the country is described as “extremely deleterious” by the President of the National Assembly, Christine Razanamahasoa. She claims that the Malagasy people are suffering and that it is the fault of those in power. It highlights the seeds of conflict which continue to spread.
This speech by the President of the National Assembly was warmly welcomed by deputies from all political stripes, thus reflecting a consensus within the lower house. However, the session began in a climate of tension with opposition MPs calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Christian Ntsay.
Christine Razanamahasoa’s words were seen as saving by some MPs. Masy Goulamaly, independent MP, welcomes the clear position taken by the President of the National Assembly, emphasizing the need to respect the Constitution. For Eléonore Johasy, representative of one of the candidates of the “collective of 11”, this speech is essential because it finally recognizes the crisis in which the country finds itself.
If some deputies from the presidential camp adopt a more nuanced discourse, emphasizing the role of democracy and mediation within the National Assembly, others do not hesitate to openly criticize the current government. Paul Bert Rahasimanana, deputy of the majority, goes so far as to say that the government is flawed or even illegal, calling into question the legitimacy of the President of the Senate. He calls on both camps to make concessions.
Beyond national politics, Christine Razanamahasoa also called on the international community to act. She affirms that the time is no longer for diplomacy and that everyone must assume their respective responsibility.
This strong statement from the President of the National Assembly of Madagascar reveals the deep crisis the country is going through. It highlights political dysfunctions and calls for collective awareness to break the current impasse. Let us hope that this question resonates with national and international stakeholders, in order to be able to envisage a more serene future for Madagascar.