Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Madagascar, Mozambique
Regional Overview
Madagascar
Madagascar's parliament voted overwhelmingly on 26 May to dismiss President Hery Rajaonarimampianina for alleged constitutional violations and general incompetence. The motion was backed by 121 of the 125 lawmakers who voted, easily clearing the two-thirds majority required.
The situation remains calm. Security has been tightened to prevent street protests.