Three representatives from the Wikimedia Community User Group Madagascar participated in Wikimania 2026, held in Paris from July 21-25. This global gathering, which brought together over 3,100 participants to celebrate Wikipedia's 25th anniversary under the theme "Freedom, Equity and Reliability," allowed Madagascar to confirm its growing place in the Wikimedia movement.

The Malagasy delegation highlighted its efforts to document national culture and develop Wikipedia in Malagasy, while promoting women's participation in free knowledge projects. The presentation of the WikiTeny project, developed with Global Voices Malagasy, was a highlight: this initiative encourages contribution in the Malagasy language and strengthens the language's presence in the digital world.

Discussions on education, indigenous knowledge, linguistic diversity, and equity expanded international collaborations and strengthened local expertise. For Andriah Laingo Rakotomavo, Community Lead, this international recognition proves that Malagasy initiatives are essential for building an inclusive and representative Internet.

The Wikimedia Madagascar community is already looking ahead to Wikimania 2027 in Chile, continuing its commitment to promoting Malagasy language and culture on the world stage.