The SMKAR, represented by Jean François Raharijaona, gathered yesterday at Analakely City Hall. A standoff is underway at Analakely City Hall. Employees of the Commune urbaine d'Antananarivo (CUA), representing all six districts of the capital, have launched a protest movement to demand the effective implementation of their housing allowance. The trigger stems from decree no. 2026-1476, which sets this allowance at 200,000 ariary. Although this text provided for implementation starting this July, commune staff have yet to benefit from it. However, the decree explicitly specifies that Decentralized Territorial Collectivities (CTD) are among those entitled to this revaluation. General Strike Facing this situation, mobilization intensified during the afternoon. The Union of Employees of the Commune urbaine d'Antananarivo (SMKAR), represented by Jean François Raharijaona, announced that employees will take a new step by launching a general strike this Friday starting at 9 a.m. The union leader issued a very firm warning against any attempt at obstruction, warning that they will respond firmly to anyone seeking to hinder employees demanding the application of their fundamental rights. Friday's day is already shaping up to be highly tense.