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Security Crisis: Andry Rajoelina Breaks Silence, Calls for Divine Protection
Former president Andry Rajoelina has broken his silence by posting a lengthy message on his Facebook page, expressing his emotion over the surge in kidnappings, murders, and violence shaking Madagascar in recent weeks. Drawing on Psalm 59, he invokes God's protection against "enemies" and "bloodthirsty men," before offering support to bereaved families and those living in fear. "Seeing what is happening in our country touches my heart deeply. I cannot remain silent in the face of this situation," he writes, evoking the fear now accompanying daily life for many Malagasy families. In his message, the former head of state affirms his solidarity with victims' loved ones and calls for "the voice of our conscience and our humanity" to prevail over divisions. He expresses hope for the return of calm, peace, and serenity to the country, while offering prayers for the protection of every child, woman, man, and the nation as a whole. This statement comes amid a particularly tense context marked by a multiplication of kidnappings and homicides that have deeply shocked public opinion. However, the declaration occurs in a political climate where Andry Rajoelina's name is regularly cited by those close to the Refondation regime. Several officials and supporters of the government have suggested that the former president, ousted in October 2025, could be linked, directly or indirectly, to a strategy of destabilizing the country through this wave of violence. To date, these accusations have received no official confirmation from judicial authorities and no court decision has substantiated them. In this context, Rajoelina's publication takes on particular political dimensions, as the country remains confronted with a security crisis fueling public concerns and intensifying tensions between different political camps.
Source: Madagascar Tribune