Spokesperson for the United Nations Human Rights Office Thameen Al-Kheetan spoke about the intimidation of opposition members after Madagascar’s legislative elections. He thus indicated that “ Madagascar, several members of the opposition and independent candidates who contested the conduct of the last legislative elections were reportedly subject to reprisals by the authorities, as well as … Read more
The CENI office burned down. Without intervention to stop them, these people set fire to the CENI district office. Ballots and various documents were burned and scattered around the courtyard. The police, who arrived on site quickly, worked with local authorities to bring the fire under control after a few hours. However, the damage is … Read more
The seven ministers candidates for the May 29 legislative elections are Marie-Michelle Sahondrarimalala (Minister of National Education) in the district of Fianarantsoa I; Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy (Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training) in Faratsiho; Haingo Elisabeth Fomendraza (Minister of Population and Solidarity) in Ambositra; Justin Tokely (Minister of the Interior) in Sambava; Andriamanantena Rakotoharison (Higher … Read more
The start of the counting was marked by a total blackout in Antananarivo. In the majority of districts, the first trends in the results of the legislative elections show that the opponents of the Firaisankina platform are leading the competition. Except in the 5th district where the IRMAR candidate arrives first in several polling stations. … Read more
Arrival of unique bulletins in Ivato. The CENI received, the day before yesterday, the sensitive ballots (single ballots), the minutes, the counting sheets as well as the tamper-proof envelopes which will be used during the elections of deputies on May 29. According to the explanations of the president of the CENI, Dama Arsène Andrianarisedo “These … Read more
Official kick-off this Wednesday, May 8, 2024 of the electoral campaign for the legislative elections, which will end 24 hours before the vote on May 29. 21 days of propaganda, governed by the following ten commandments: 1) Respect for national unity and the spirit of Malagasy Fihavanana; 2) Neutrality of the Administration and impartiality of … Read more
Antesaka natives speaking on the case of Mahavitara Sylvestre. Antesaka natives residing in Antananarivo and representatives of notables from Vangaindrano made a statement concerning the incarceration of Sylvestre Mahavitara in Antanimora. An independent candidate who ran for legislative elections in the said district. They wanted to point out that they requested a hearing with the … Read more
End of route for Taxi. This alleged bandit, notorious for armed attacks, who terrorized the commune of Bemahatazana, district of Tsiroanomandidy and its surroundings, was shot dead by the gendarmerie on Friday April 25. He was suspected of wanting to assassinate a legislative candidate in Tsiroanomandidy. That day, the Bemahatazana gendarmerie brigade was alerted to … Read more
As the legislative elections on May 29 approach, the political climate is becoming more intense. The announced clashes between the emblematic figures of the regime and the leaders of the opposition promise a fierce fight for control of the National Assembly. The legislative elections on May 29 promise a fierce political battle. In Tuléar I, … Read more
Biri Golbert Rakotomalala, independent candidate in the Morombe district. Initially expected to be IRD candidates, they were ultimately forced to run under the independent label. Biri Golbert Rakotomalala and Herizo Ramamonjisoa, respectively president of the FOMELA association and president of the Morombe district mayors’ association, will run in the legislative elections on their own. “We … Read more
