Culture
Momo Jaomanonga: A Cultural Figure's Desert Crossing
For him, fighting means planning ahead. Summoned by the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco), deprived of salary since his reappointment and facing vandalism at his home, Fabio Tinogny, alias Momo Jaomanonga, is going through a particularly turbulent period. In a 13-minute 29-second video published on July 21, the interim regional director of Communication and Culture for DIANA retraces the obstacle-strewn path he says he has experienced since returning to lead the DRCC, following his resignation on September 29, 2025. Without naming those responsible, the writer nonetheless recalls his commitment alongside Generation Z during the popular uprising of September-October 2025 against the Rajoelina regime. This mobilization, he essentially argues, stemmed from a desire to break with governance practices he deemed questionable. Today, he says he no longer understands his situation, evoking a long journey through darkness, a deep sense of insecurity, and the need to step back. "Things are only getting worse," he summarizes, echoing a disappointment that some observers also attribute to part of the population facing the promises of reform. Nevertheless, the DRCC-DIANA director has not abandoned his ambitions for regional culture. He advocates for changing certain village names, creating a museum in Antsiranana, and promoting local heritage. He claims to have restored, at his own expense and through a substantial loan he is still repaying, a building intended to house the region's historical treasures. Finally, he who is sometimes mentioned among personalities likely to seek the region's leadership assures he is ready to hand over, provided his successor continues the work undertaken rather than starting from scratch.
Source: Midi Madagasikara