Cleaning Up Social Media in Madagascar: A Necessary Yet Perilous Path Between Order and Freedom

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The Malagasy government’s initiative to regulate social media abuse and protect leaders’ *hasina* (dignity) is a necessary response to a toxic political culture of insults and disinformation. However, its legitimacy hinges on applying these laws universally, not just to critics of the regime, and avoiding the historical tendency to shield pro-government partisans from accountability. The core challenge is defining the ambiguous line between legitimate political criticism and unlawful insult, as past regimes have absurdly criminalized minor dissent. While theContinue Reading

Populism in Power: Decoding Gascar Fenosoa’s Strategy and the Perils for Madagascar’s ‘Refoundation’

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This article exposes a troubling nexus of political opportunism and alleged criminal impunity in Madagascar, centered on Minister Gascar Fenosoa’s public association with Raissa Razaivola. Razaivola, a convicted felon leading a “humanitarian” association, appears to enjoy unexplained freedom and political patronage, suggesting a system where legal accountability is bypassed for financial or political gain. Fenosoa’s actions—simultaneously threatening political opponents while aligning with controversial figures—reveal a hypocContinue Reading

Beyond the Court: How Tropical Padel’s Christmas Family Tournament Fosters Community and Joy

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The Tropical Padel Andranotapahana club is hosting a unique “Christmas Padel Family” tournament designed to promote padel as an inclusive, intergenerational activity rather than a competitive sport. By mandating family-only teams and integrating festive holiday activities, the event strategically transforms a sports venue into a community hub for shared experiences. This model offers a replicable blueprint for sports clubs seeking to broaden their appeal, drive family engagement, and create valuable non-sporting revenue opportunities through ancillary vendor standsContinue Reading

Madagascar’s Rugby Sevens Team Secures Top-Four Finish in Continental Championship

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Madagascar’s Rugby Sevens Team Secures Top-Four Finish in Continental Championship Source: Original Article Strong Tournament Performance Highlights Madagascar’s Growing Rugby Presence The Madagascar women’s national rugby sevens team, known as the Ladies Makis, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Nairobi, finishing fourth among twelveContinue Reading

Gen Z’s Global Uprising: A Demand for Schools and Hospitals Over Superyachts

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Gen Z’s Global Uprising: A Demand for Schools and Hospitals Over Superyachts A new generation is drawing a line in the sand. From the sun-baked streets of Morocco to the political epicenters of Madagascar, a wave of youth-led protests is reshaping the global conversation about inequality. Their message, distilled intoContinue Reading

Radisson Hotel Tamboho Antananarivo Waterfront Reopens November 1: A Story of Resilience and Renewal in Madagascar’s Capital

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Radisson Hotel Tamboho Antananarivo Waterfront Reopens November 1: A Story of Resilience and Renewal Radisson Hotel Tamboho Antananarivo Waterfront Reopens November 1: A Story of Resilience and Renewal in Madagascar’s Capital ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – In what many are calling a testament to the resilience of Madagascar’s hospitality sector, the RadissonContinue Reading

Trumpocracy Threatens Global Democracy: How Africa’s Fragile Governance Could Suffer

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Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalized The Parallel Between Trumpocracy and African Governance Abdulai Mansaray, author Before Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, observers of African democracy noticed striking parallels between his incoming administration and governance patterns on the continent. America, long considered the global standard-bearer forContinue Reading