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Madagascar’s CENI confirms elections for July 2027

By , based on Madagascar Tribune

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Thierry Rakotonarivo, president of Madagascar’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), believes the elections scheduled for July 2027 will face no major technical obstacles. The authorities have reaffirmed their intention to respect the 24-month period set out in the Refoundation process, according to the source text.

Madagascar’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) considers it feasible to hold the elections scheduled for July 2027. Its president, Thierry Rakotonarivo, believes the vote should face no major technical obstacles, as the authorities reaffirm their intention to respect the 24-month period set out in the Refoundation process.

The complete overhaul of the electoral register is to be completed in April 2027. The CENI would then have several months to finalise preparations for the vote, according to Thierry Rakotonarivo.

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