Hundreds of nationals gathered in Moroni on Sunday to demand the opening of a Madagascar embassy. The Malagasy community established in Comoros is raising its voice. With banners in hand and evocative slogans, protesters called attention to a daily reality they describe as "painful." Currently, Malagasies in the archipelago depend on a simple honorary consulate, often forcing them to navigate complex procedures. Passports, visas, civil documents: the absence of a full diplomatic representation weighs heavily on their daily lives. Yet the links between the two countries are undeniable. Maritime proximity, mixed marriages, commercial exchanges, and student dynamism make Comoros a natural host land. "We work, we study, we invest. We need a present state to support us," said one participant bitterly. The diaspora is estimated at nearly 20,000 people who feel forgotten by central authorities. From Antananarivo, neighborhood diplomacy is often touted as a priority. The Foreign Affairs Ministry has previously mentioned a redeployment of the diplomatic network in the Indian Ocean, but the wait has been long. For the 20,000 compatriots in Moroni, the time has come to move from words to action.