The speech of the tenant of Iavoloha on Monday September 29 at 8 p.m., did not meet the expectations of the first protesters. “The dissolution of the government absolutely does not solve the multiple difficulties,” they say. On the other hand, they still see it as a manifest will of the head of state.
In the capital, the struggle continues. In addition to generation Z, trigger for the movement, others, in particular generations X and Y, now join the fight alongside their cadets. The oil spill on Tuesday, September 30, was able to cross the place of democracy of Ambohijatovo. Ironically, this place, baptized “Kianjan’ny Democracy” by the current president when he was still mayor of Antananarivo in 2009, has not been accessible for 15 years, especially during his terms.
In the provinces, academics, entrepreneurs, influencers and citizens follow the footsteps of the Tananarivians. Antsiranana was one of the first cities to mobilize. On September 25 at noon, the Young people get on a time invited some journalists to testify to their torture. But from 6.30 p.m., the surprise was total: hundreds of people went down to the streets singing ” Alifasa is there “-Literally” enlighten us “. Thirty minutes later, the peaceful claim had turned into real intifada.
Mahajanga, Toliara, Mananjary and other agglomerations have in turn joined the protest. However, the Malagasy number one seemed to ignore these regional mobilizations, focusing on Antananarivo, which has strongly irritated the inhabitants of the provinces. He who has repeatedly said: “There will be no more forgotten district!” Would he have been poorly informed? Or would his regional relays assured him that “everything is under control, Mr. President”?
The call for dialogue was also highlighted. “I’m ready to listen to you”said the Head of State to young people. In some regions, local authorities have attempted a first opening. In Diego, Tuesday, September 30, around 3 p.m., various association leaders and activists were summoned to the post office hotel. The discussions, carried out behind closed doors, wanted to be imprints of “benevolence”. Questioned at their exit, some participants preferred to remain discreet, simply admitting that “resolutions have been proposed”. Many of them had previously led peaceful demonstrations. But doubt persists: public opinion believes that those who responded to the invitation never really acted, for fear of worrying their loved ones.
In reality, the situation remains paradoxical. Youth appears to be divided: while some brandish banners “Miala Rajoelina”, others reach out to the leaders. The nation is in turmoil. Made of odds and ends, the movement could be weakened. The weekend promises to be decisive. Steam can still be overturned at any time.
Iss Heridiny
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