Madagascar’s leader colonel randrianirina concludes insightful Libreville tour

On the second day of his official visit to Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on a comprehensive tour of several iconic sites across the Gabonese capital on Saturday, June 6. Accompanied by Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, the Malagasy leader explored the impressive Cité Émeraude, the scenic Baie des Rois, and the significant Cité de la Démocratie. Within the latter, Colonel Randrianirina specifically visited the grand banquet hall, the expansive Congress Palace, and the poignant Omar Bongo Ondimba museum.

Following this extensive “touristic marathon,” the Malagasy dignitary expressed his profound observations, stating that Gabon’s progress exemplifies an African continent in dynamic transformation. He articulated that these remarkable achievements underscore the firm resolve of African leaders to modernize their respective nations and accelerate their developmental trajectories. “Everything I witnessed in Gabon,” he declared, “illustrates the determination of numerous African presidents to modernize and advance their countries and Africa as a whole.” While acknowledging that Madagascar’s path would not involve an identical replication of the Gabonese model, given that “processes are not the same,” Colonel Michaël Randrianirina commended the significant results achieved by Gabonese authorities during their period of Transition.

He further remarked that certain accomplishments in Gabon were widely perceived as challenging, if not impossible, to complete within such a short timeframe, yet Gabon successfully realized them. Consequently, he affirmed his intention to draw valuable lessons from the Gabonese experience, aiming to bolster the ongoing refoundation process initiated in his own country.

“We will endeavor, as you mentioned earlier, to learn from Gabon to successfully implement Madagascar’s refoundation process, so that we can lead the country to presidential elections as swiftly as possible,” he emphasized. His clear objective is evidently to guide Madagascar towards presidential elections in the shortest possible delay. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina departed Libreville yesterday, during the late morning.