Madagascar: Former leaders targeted by corruption complaints

Madagascar’s anti-corruption unit, the PAC, says it has received several complaints filed by the Directorate of Legislation and Litigation against former political officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina and former prime minister Christian Ntsay. The cases have been referred to the High Constitutional Court to determine whether it has jurisdiction given the status of those involved, and proceedings are suspended pending its decision. Three cases are involved, including the alleged disappearance of 36 kilograms of gold from the Ministry of Mines, disclosed in 2022, and suspected financial misconduct in public contracts for school desks and benches.