Young people feel sidelined from current political process. Youth took advantage of the visit by UN and African Union special envoys to voice their concerns about the ongoing process. Malagasy youth want action, not just promises. Received Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Mahazoarivo by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison, youth representatives expressed their main concern. They fear their proposals and aspirations will disappear when final conclusions of the National Consultations are drafted. The same day, according to the ministry overseeing Refoundation, this concern was also raised before UN and African Union special envoys, who were alerted to insufficient representation of certain youth groups in the process. Before the head of government, youth delegates—those who carried the voice of young people who participated in various consultations conducted by the Youth Ministry—demanded guarantees that recommendations from their consultation process would be effectively considered. According to the Refoundation ministry, one fear drives their interventions: that youth contributions will be diluted or excluded during work led by the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches (FFKM), tasked with conducting national consultations. August 1st. The Prime Minister reportedly attempted to dispel these concerns. Mamitiana Rajaonarison committed to directly transmitting these concerns to FFKM, according to information released by the Refoundation ministry. He also assured that the technical committee attached to the Prime Minister's office will ensure themes and conclusions from youth consultations are integrated into national discussions defined by the Churches. An official report tracing the various stages already completed in youth consultations was presented to him. The timeline for the process continuation was also unveiled. July 28, 29, 30, and August 1, 2026 will be dedicated to the National Youth Dialogue. But youth concerns did not stop at the Prime Minister's office doors. They were also relayed Thursday during a meeting bringing together the Refoundation ministry, the Youth and Sports ministry, special envoys of the UN Secretary-General and African Union. During this meeting, according to the Refoundation ministry, international representatives were informed that part of the youth feels insufficiently represented in the ongoing process. "Youth from the Gen Z movement as well as Muslim youth are among groups considering themselves insufficiently involved," announced the Refoundation ministry. A situation that, according to participants, risks undermining the credibility of dialogue meant to be inclusive. International partners thus heard an appeal concerning participation of all youth components so that national consultation conclusions truly reflect the diversity of sensibilities and expectations of new generations. A message addressed to government, FFKM, and international facilitators as the process enters its decisive phase.