Madagascar's military leader wants former president Andry Rajoelina put on trial for ordering troops to shoot protesters during unrest that forced him to bail back in October. Colonel Michael Randrianirina told French media he's still planning to hold elections within two years, and he's going after Rajoelina's rich business buddy Maminiaina Ravatomanga for allegedly looting the country's resources.
The whole situation blew up when youth-led demonstrations against constant blackouts and water problems turned into massive protests that got violently crushed. French forces secretly helped Rajoelina escape after the CAPSAT army unit backed the protesters, and nobody knows where he ended up. Randrianirina got sworn in as president after claiming the Constitutional Court transferred power to him.
The new government is kicking off a national consultation process next week, followed by a constitutional referendum before elections happen. When asked about running for president himself, Randrianirina dodged the question.
The whole situation blew up when youth-led demonstrations against constant blackouts and water problems turned into massive protests that got violently crushed. French forces secretly helped Rajoelina escape after the CAPSAT army unit backed the protesters, and nobody knows where he ended up. Randrianirina got sworn in as president after claiming the Constitutional Court transferred power to him.
The new government is kicking off a national consultation process next week, followed by a constitutional referendum before elections happen. When asked about running for president himself, Randrianirina dodged the question.
