In a dramatic political development, Madagascar’s National Assembly has voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina on charges of desertion of duty.
During Tuesday’s session, 130 lawmakers backed the resolution, comfortably surpassing the two-thirds majority (109 votes) required under the country’s constitution in the 163-member legislative chamber.
The vote follows weeks of widespread street protests and public unrest, with critics accusing President Rajoelina of abandoning his responsibilities amid mounting economic and governance challenges.
However, the presidency has dismissed the impeachment move as legally baseless, calling the session “devoid of any legal foundation.”
President Rajoelina has reportedly gone into hiding as tensions continue to escalate across the island nation.
