Madagascar’s constitutional court on Saturday threw out an attempt by parliament to oust President Hery Rajaonarimampianina. Parliament had voted overwhelmingly in late May to impeach the president for alleged constitutional violations and general incompetence.
The court stated that the accusations of treason, violating the constitution and disregarding presidential duties were unfounded and the impeachment was therefore inadmissible.
The beleaguered president had also challenged the legality of the lawmakers’ motion. He argued that many of those said to have voted were not in parliament at the time.Rajaonarimampianina.
The current political crisis, if not resolved quickly, threatens to derail the island’s fragile peace and economic development.
