Justice Delayed is Not Necessarily Justice Denied in Madagascar's Senate Scandal The sentencing of Richard Ravalomanana to 10 years of hard labor for his alleged role in the violent crackdown on Gen Z protests in Madagascar has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond.
As a former Senate president, Ravalomanana was once a powerful figure in Malagasy politics, but his downfall is a stark reminder that no one is above the law.
The case against Ravalomanana centers on allegations that he instructed security forces to use violence against demonstrators during the 2025 protests.