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Madagascar’s Fetison calls for reforms to tackle corruption and impunity

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Andrianirina Fetison, national president of Madagascar’s Roso for Social Democracy party, believes reforms must address the root causes of the crisis, including injustice, corruption and impunity. He says restoring trust and improving Malagasy people’s lives will measure their success, according to Newsmada.

In Madagascar, Andrianirina Fetison, national president of the Roso ho an’ny demokrasia sosialy party, believes reforms must address the root causes of the crisis, not just its consequences, Newsmada reports.

The opposition figure welcomed the direct report presented to the public by Prime Minister Rajaonarison Mamitiana on work completed, results achieved and tasks remaining. He also acknowledged a willingness to improve governance and gradually establish the rule of law, while judging that much work remained, according to Newsmada.

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