Namibia: Madagascar top court rejects bid to remove president – International

Madagascar’s top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition lawmaker’s attempt to oust the country’s military ruler, ruling that the challenge fell outside the constitution.

Prominent member of parliament Antoine Rajerison had asked the High Constitutional Court to remove army colonel Michael Randrianirina, who has led the country since October.

Rajerison accused him of treason for “serious and repeated violations of the constitution”, including in making appointments.

But the…