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 Commission (UA) to the border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met with the special envoy of the UA for Madagascar, Mohamed Idrissa Farah, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the UA, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga.
The exchanges take place within the framework of the Refondation process currently underway in the Grande Île, aiming to draw inspiration from the Gabonese experience in managing transition. The head of state presented his guests with the main commitments of Madagascar’s Transition, founded on inclusivity, respect for engagements, organization of a national dialogue and preservation of peace, unity, and social cohesion.
Anything that has constituted the basis for organizing free, transparent, apaciated, credible and accepted elections by all. With a view to returning to constitutional order, restoring institutions and dignifying Gabonese citizens on a foundation of reforms that have touched several aspects of society, strengthening transparency in electoral processes and consolidating national sovereignty while rebuilding trust among citizens in institutions.
The Special Envoys of the African Union and the UN Secretary-General congratulated Madagascar on its successful transition, even more so since it has become a model for many states on the continent and beyond. For reference, Madagascar is committed to this path under Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s leadership. The latter recently praised Gabon’s success and lauded the quality of its infrastructure, particularly that of the Omar-Bongo-Ondimba Congress Palace.