The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is calling on the Malagasy State to honor its commitments. It specifically demands a precise and transparent timeline for the Refoundation. Joyce Banda, head of the SADC Council of Elders delegation, and the Head of State met during the presentation of the Refoundation Program on February 28 at Iavoloha. A reminder of obligations. That is the tone of the communiqué outlining the main points of discussions during the extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) yesterday, held via videoconference. According to the statement, "the Summit urged the Malagasy government (...) to honor its commitment to clear reforms, accompanied by a precise, transparent timeline, open to all stakeholders and widely disseminated in national languages, to ensure broad participation and acceptance of results by the Malagasy population." The communiqué also states that "the Summit recalled the importance of preserving the rule of law and democratic governance, affirming that reforms are expected to restore constitutional order and lead to the establishment of a democratically elected government, respectful of the will of the Malagasy people." The content of the communiqué from yesterday's extraordinary Summit contrasts with the international optimism following the presentation of the Republic's Refoundation Program to SADC on February 28. This document outlines the Transition timeline, culminating in a referendum or constitutional election and presidential election before the end of 2027. However, circumstances have changed since then. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of State, has given full authority to the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar (FFKM) to lead the national consultation process. The latter published a new timeline for this purpose. A new summary schedule that makes no mention of electoral deadlines. It is likely that the Churches believe that the question of the electoral timeline is not part of their mandate. However, it is quite likely that the new calendar published by FFKM was presented at yesterday's SADC Heads of State and Government Summit. Beyond being summary in nature, the fact that it omits elections may have disappointed the regional organization. As previously indicated, for SADC, initiatives undertaken "for the Refoundation of the Republic" must lead to elections. Furthermore, the Summit of Heads of State and Government, which is the supreme body of the regional organization, also calls for "respect for the Constitution" in the processes undertaken during this Transition period. Yesterday's Summit discussions are based on the report of the Political, Defense and Security Cooperation Organ. A report resulting from the 3rd evaluation mission conducted by the SADC Council of Elders delegation to Madagascar in early May. Apparently, like some political actors and observers, SADC's envoys seem to have had difficulty identifying the purpose of the Refoundation intended by the State, particularly regarding national consultation. Initially, the State counted on a refoundation of institutions, with the goal of adopting a new Constitution, followed by general elections, including the presidential election. However, part of the political opinion and the FFKM are promoting a discourse oriented toward a profound refoundation of society.