The record is hardly a glowing one for the Malagasy military, who seized power by presenting themselves as the protectors of the people against the former repressive regime. In late September 2025, mass protests erupted against the incessant and increasingly prolonged power cuts, as well as against the corruption of the ruling Rajoelina clan. Eight months later, the hopes of Gen Z, which had mobilised en masse, have faded, giving way to mixed feelings of despondency and anger. Recurring (…)

Le bilan n'est guère reluisant pour les militaires qui ont pris le pouvoir en se présentant comme les protecteurs du peuple confronté à l'ancien régime répressif. Fin septembre 2025, des manifestations massives ont éclaté contre les coupures incessantes et de plus en plus longues d'électricité, ainsi que contre la corruption du clan Rajoelina au pouvoir. Huit mois plus tard, l'espoir de la Gen Z, massivement mobilisée, s'est estompé, laissant place à des sentiments mêlés d'abattement et (…)

Regional elections will take place in Andalusia on 17 May in a context marked by the consolidation of the PP, which in 2018 broke decades of Socialist dominance, and the rise of an increasingly aggressive right wing. Against this backdrop, the most striking development of the campaign is the growth of Adelante Andalucía: according to the latest CIS poll, the party is on course to secure 8.5% of the vote and win six seats, overtaking the coalition led by the Communist Party, which has (…)