The president of the National Assembly has just formalized the wearing of "Gasy Gasy" attire at Tsimbazaza every Monday. Is there latent rivalry or disagreement between the president of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and National Assembly president Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko? This is the question observers are asking. Indeed, the two major figures of the Refoundation regime appear to adopt divergent views on certain important decisions concerning governance and public affairs management. A divergence of opinion too glaring, which risks damaging institutional cooperation and harmonization of the Republic's institutions. The Vara Mada file, formerly called Base Toliara, constitutes a first point of disagreement. While the government plans to advance implementation of this project, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko maintains his position and refuses the exploitation of rare earths and ilmenites in the South. As a reminder, even during the previous regime, he consistently opposed this project which, according to him, represents a real danger to the environment and the population of the South. Inflexible Position While emissaries of U.S. President Donald Trump, including Nick Checker, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Christopher Kulukundis, senior advisor for Africa, were present to continue negotiations on launching the project, the deputy from Toliara I declared: "I prefer that Malagasy remain poor rather than suffer the harmful effects of this project on the environment," and insisted that "it is not only about economic returns." It should be noted that the visit in June of these senior American officials followed discussions already begun in Washington in April between Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. For now, officially, the Vara Mada file is stalled. It remains to be seen whether this blockage is due to the National Assembly president's inflexible position. What is certain is that if the government continues to advance, it is because it has the support of the Refoundation president. Confusion The PRRM, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and the PAN, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, do not share the same view regarding the day dedicated to wearing traditional attire. Indeed, just yesterday, the head of the lower chamber announced on his Facebook page that henceforth the permanent bureau, deputies, and all National Assembly staff will wear traditional attire every Monday. An announcement not in line with what the current strongman of the country had recommended. Just before the independence day celebration, Col. Michaël called on all Malagasy citizens to wear "Lamba Gasy" every Friday. A decree to institutionalize the decision is even planned. But this announcement made yesterday by the head of the lower chamber risks creating confusion among fellow citizens. By encouraging Malagasy to wear traditional attire, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina intends to promote national identity and Malagasy values, and strengthen patriotism. The idea had been welcomed by most observers, even if, for now, the directive is not yet widely followed. This is probably why Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko decided to impose "Gasy Gasy" attire every Monday at Tsimbazaza. It remains to be seen whether the two institutional leaders will consult to find common ground on the subject.