Madagascar’s political transition is entering a critical new phase as the Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) unveils a timetable for key national votes. Under the proposed schedule, a constitutional referendum will take place in June 2027, followed by presidential elections in October.
The first major step in the process is set to begin next month with a nationwide overhaul of the voter register. The exercise is already attracting intense public scrutiny after months of controversy surrounding the electoral body, despite the recent replacement of several CENI members.
The stakes are high in a country still reeling from last year’s political upheaval, which ousted President Andry Rajoelina.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina took power after deadly youth-led protests erupted over chronic water and electricity shortages.
Randrianirina rejects accusations of a coup, insisting power was legally handed to him by the Constitutional Court.
He has promised a two-year political transition under a roadmap unveiled in February.
Africanews
