“The Secretary-General condemns the unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar and calls for the return to constitutional order and the rule of law,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement on Thursday. He added that the UN stood ready to support national efforts “towards the attainment of that goal,” in collaborationContinue Reading
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, announced on Tuesday that state power in Madagascar has been taken over by a military council comprising members of the army, gendarmerie and national police. “We are here to take power,” said Randrianirina, noting that the decision followed “the observation of non-complianceContinue Reading
The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. South Africa calls for calm and restraint from all actorsContinue Reading
The Malagasy presidency said on Sunday that an “attempt to seize power illegally and by force” was currently underway in Madagascar. In a statement, the presidency said that the attempt was “contrary to the Constitution and the democratic principles of the country.” The statement described the situation as of “extremeContinue Reading
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is following with deep concern the recent political and security developments in the Republic of Madagascar, marked by movements within the army and popular demonstrations in Antananarivo. The Chairperson of the Commission welcomes the Government’s renewed commitment to dialogueContinue Reading
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Saturday expressed deep concern over the reported violent protests in Madagascar and conveyed its support and solidarity to the government and people of the country. “We note that the demonstrations have regrettably resulted in an unconfirmed number of fatalities, injuries, and extensive damageContinue Reading
Madagascar booked their place in a historic first TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after edging Sudan 1-0 in a tense semi-final at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday evening. A late strike from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in the 116th minute proved decisive, capping aContinue Reading
