While Bio Remains Silent Amid Sierra Leone’s Economic Struggles… Madagascar President Vows to Fix Economy in One Year or Resign
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has pledged to tackle his country’s economic challenges within one year, promising to resign if he fails to deliver tangible progress.
In a bold statement, President Rajoelina urged his supporters to be truthful with him rather than offer empty praise.
“I don’t want flattery. I want to hear the truth,” he declared. “It’s the people who kept telling me everything was fine who are responsible for our current situation.”
His remarks come amid ongoing protests led by Gen Z Mada, a youth movement demanding his resignation. The group has accused the government of repressing dissent and announced plans for fresh demonstrations on Thursday.
The protests, which began on September 25 over persistent power and water shortages, have since expanded to address corruption, unemployment, and the rising cost of living in the island nation.
While President Rajoelina has made public commitments to reform and accountability, critics say Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has remained largely unresponsive to the country’s deepening economic hardship.
Sierra Leone continues to grapple with skyrocketing food prices, widespread unemployment, and declining living standards, leaving many citizens frustrated. Observers have criticized the President for what they describe as excessive overseas travel expenses, arguing that such spending diverts resources from urgent domestic priorities.
Despite repeated calls for stronger leadership on economic recovery, there has been little visible progress toward reversing the current downturn, fueling growing public discontent.
