Madagascar's security situation was addressed during a meeting between the head of state and members of the Malagasy diaspora in Egypt. In his remarks, he reaffirmed the theory of political destabilization.

A political plot. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, head of state, reiterated this thesis during his meeting with members of the Malagasy diaspora in Egypt on Tuesday evening, regarding the wave of disappearances plaguing the country for several weeks.

According to a statement released by the Refoundation of the Republic presidency, one member of the audience expressed concern about returning to the country given the security situation. "It is precisely this fear you feel that they are seeking. They want Madagascar to have the image of an unstable country in order to push the international community to act," replied the resident of Iavoloha.

The head of state also regrets that the climate of psychosis is being exacerbated by social media. "Even suicides are being treated as cases of disappearance followed by murder," he lamented, claiming that "unfortunately, politicians are paying unemployed youth to create fake Facebook accounts for this purpose."

Remaining aligned with the political plot thesis, he added that after the abductions, "they will turn to burning power plants and other things." Words that echo the tenor of a press conference given by the interim general director of Jirama on Monday. He reported suspicions of sabotage behind the fire at the Ambohimanambola power plant on Sunday evening, an event that caused a blackout across Antananarivo's Interconnected Network (RIA).

Colonel Randrianirina acknowledges, however, that like other countries, Madagascar is not immune to kidnapping cases. He also concedes that "due to the lack of resources of law enforcement, interventions are relatively slow." He maintains, nevertheless, that the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) are working day and night to end this and identify those responsible for these crimes.

The resident of Iavoloha states that "there have already been several arrests. Several people are in custody." However, he responds to those demanding that the identities of the accused in disappearance cases be revealed by emphasizing the principle of presumption of innocence. According to him, this is also to preserve public order and prevent mob violence, citing the example of events in Ambositra last week.

In any case, the psychosis generated by the wave of disappearances in recent weeks is creating concerning social tension. The slightest unusual occurrence, the slightest stranger passing through a neighborhood is suspected of having ill intentions. The slightest rumor tends to motivate mob violence. It is enough to be with a crying child in a public place to be accused of kidnapping and face the rage of the crowd. Beyond hypotheses about possible plots, it seems urgent to reassure the population to preserve social peace.