SADC will not interfere in Madagascar’s rebuilding : Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will not interfere in Madagascar's efforts to rebuild its democracy after a military coup last year. He made these remarks while responding to oral questions in the National Assembly. Ramaphosa clarified SADC's stance on the political events in Madagascar, pointing out that the Constitutional Court had determined that a vacancy in the presidency had arisen following the previous president's departure.

Subsequently, SADC evaluated the situation further. The recent election of Ramaphosa as the chairperson of SADC at the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban came shortly before his comments. The sudden military takeover in October last year was carried out by Colonel Michael Randrianirina. Ramaphosa emphasized that it is the responsibility of the Malagasy people to restore democratic governance.

"SADC's sole aspiration is peace and reconciliation, the people's voice must be heard in a transparent and democratic manner," Ramaphosa asserted. He further added that SADC would not interfere in the matter; the process must be led by the Malagasy people themselves.