A year after the military coup: authoritarian practices dash Gen Z aspirations for a new Madagascar

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According to Amnesty International researcher Nciko wa Nciko, one year after Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power in a military coup, Madagascar has seen the suppression of dissent, the instrumentalization of anti-corruption laws for political score-settling, and human rights violations. Gen Z protesters, who took to the streets over economic crises and corruption, now face arbitrary arrests, torture, and online surveillance. The report adds that the administration uses outdated security laws to restrict civic space, while massive budgets are allocated to the president's personal security at the expense of vital sectors like healthcare. Amnesty International warns that without international pressure, Madagascar risks remaining trapped in a cycle of authoritarianism.