Madagascar court to try ex-president Rajoelina
The High Constitutional Court confirmed the anti-corruption unit can prosecute former president Andry Rajoelina and ex-PM Christian Ntsay.
The High Constitutional Court (HCC) confirmed yesterday that the Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) has the authority to try former president Andry Rajoelina, former Prime Minister Christian Ntsay, and several ex-ministers. This decision pertains to three judicial cases where these former leaders face accusations of corruption and related offenses.
The HCC has partially lifted the jurisdictional privilege for former president Andry Rajoelina and other former high-ranking officials from his administration. The court's ruling allows the PAC to proceed with legal action against them.
The HCC's decision means that these former officials will now face prosecution for alleged corruption. The specific details of the three judicial dossiers remain under review by the PAC.
Why it mattersFormer president Andry Rajoelina, former Prime Minister Christian Ntsay, and several ex-ministers will face corruption charges.