Madagascar’s President Dissolves Parliament Amid Crisis, Avoiding Accountability

In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s ongoing crisis, President Andry Rajoelina took the unprecedented step of dissolving the National Assembly by decree, pre-empting a likely parliamentary vote to remove him from office. This move not only deepens the instability gripping the island nation but also raises serious questions about respect for democratic processes—an issue that should concern all defenders of national sovereignty and constitutional rule worldwide. Is This a Democratic Solution or a Power Grab? Rajoelina justified his decision by invoking Article 60 of Madagascar’s Constitution, claiming the dissolution was necessary “to restore order” and “strengthen democracy.” Yet how can...