Solutions to Madagascar's political challenges must be driven primarily by the Malagasy people themselves. This is the main message delivered by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) following their joint high-level mission to the island. In a statement released on July 20, both organizations reaffirm their commitment to the principle of national ownership and assure they will continue supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening trust between different parties, consolidating peace, national cohesion, inclusive governance, sustainable development, and respect for human rights. The mission, conducted from July 13 to 18, was led by Ambassador Mohamed Idriss Farah, special envoy of the African Union Commission president for Madagascar, and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, special representative of the UN secretary-general to the African Union. Marcel Akpovo, regional director of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for East and Southern Africa, along with several experts from both organizations, were also part of the delegation. During their stay, international representatives met with national authorities, Refoundation institutions, political leaders, former heads of state, civil society organizations, women and youth representatives, citizen movements, religious leaders, the private sector, and international partners. These consultations aimed to gather various analyses on the country's situation and identify conditions necessary for an inclusive and credible political process. This mission was part of the strategic partnership between the African Union and the United Nations for conflict prevention, peace consolidation, democratic governance, and support for political transitions across the African continent. Through their final declaration, both organizations reaffirm their commitment to supporting Madagascar while emphasizing that the country's political future depends primarily on constructive dialogue and solutions developed by Malagasy stakeholders themselves.