Madagascar: Legislative elections scheduled May 27

Event

Madagascar is set to hold legislative elections on Monday, May 27. Voters will elect representatives to the 151-seat National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. The official campaign period is from May 6 through Saturday, May 25, and demonstrations and association localized disruptions are possible. A constitutional referendum previously announced by President Andry Rajoelina was postponed indefinitely on April 25 following a ruling from the Supreme Court. 

Advice

Individuals in Madagascar are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public gatherings as a precaution, anticipate localized disruptions near campaign events, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.