Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi briefed Parliament on the political unrest in Madagascar, where the military has taken control following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina. 

The leaders of the Landless People's Movement criticised the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, for allegedly intimidating regional and local councillors and attempting to impose the Swapo Party manifesto over constitutional governance.