Transition in Madagascar: Learning from the Gabonese Experience

The agenda of the head of state took on a strong political dimension yesterday. And for good reason, following the special envoy of the President of the African Union (UA) for the border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also met with the special envoy of the UA for Madagascar, Mohamed Idrissa Farah, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the UA, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga.

These exchanges fit within the framework of the process of Refondation currently underway in the Grande Île, aiming to draw inspiration from the Gabonese experience in terms of transition management. The head of state presented his hosts with the main commitments of the Transition in Gabon, based on inclusivity, respect for commitments, organization of a national dialogue and constant preservation of peace, unity, and social cohesion.

Everything that constituted the basis for organizing free, transparent, appeasing, credible and accepted elections by all. With this at stake, a return to constitutional order, restoration of institutions and dignity of Gabonese citizens on the backdrop of reforms. The latter touched several aspects of society in strengthening electoral transparency and consolidation of national sovereignty, while restoring confidence of citizens in institutions.

The Special Representatives of Madagascar and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga praised the success of the Transition in Gabon, all the more so since it represents a model for many States on the continent and beyond. For reference, the Republic of Madagascar is currently embarked on this path under the leadership of Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. The latter recently visited our country and saluted this Gabonese success and praised the quality of infrastructure, particularly that of the Omar-Bongo-Ondimba Congress Palace.