Move to impeach Madagascar president goes to court

Madagascar’s regain its status as country in perpetual crisis. Parliament’s vote last night to sack the president moves to the courts. But that process will be affected by his failure to establish a high court after nearly two-and-a-half years in office. Parliament in Antananarivo is not empowered to impeach President Heri Rajoanarimampianina, despite the overwhelming […]

Madagascar parliament votes to sack president

Madagascar’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly to sack the island nation’s president for alleged constitutional violations and general incompetence. The Indian Ocean island’s constitutional court will now decide whether the decision to dismiss can be enacted.   The US embassy has pledged support for President Hery Rajaonarimampianina. It’s call on parliament to put the stability of […]