10/10/2025
I am not one to be vocal about politics. I’ve always stayed quiet, observing from afar. But today, staying silent feels like being complicit — like ignoring the pain of my own people.
I left Madagascar in search of a better future, like millions before me and millions after me will. We leave because we long for safety, stability, and opportunity — things that should exist at home. Yet every day, my heart aches knowing my homeland is falling deeper into poverty and my fellow Malagasy are enduring violence, oppression, hunger, and despair.
I rarely use the word hate — it’s heavy and ugly — but today it’s the only word that fits.
I hate that my people are denied water, electricity, healthcare, and dignity.
I hate that when they rise to demand basic human rights, they are met with bullets and tear gas.
I hate that leaving the country has become the only path to hope.
And I hate watching Madagascar drift further and further away from the island I once knew and loved.
In the past couple of weeks, horrifying videos and pictures have circulated online — peaceful protesters beaten and shot by a corrupt military under the direct orders of President Andry Rajoelina. Instead of taking responsibility, he blames his ministers, his opponents, even the victims-calling them "looters".
But the truth is, the real looting is happening in his government — looting the people’s hope, dignity, and future.
More than twenty people have been killed. Hundreds injured. Videos show security forces using excessive force against unarmed citizens. His claims constantly contradict the evidence. People injured on the frontlines are speaking out — showing real bullet wounds, yet hospital workers — reportedly under pressure — are told to claim rubber bullets were used. Rajoelina pretends to condemn the violence, calling for “peace and dialogue,” yet never acknowledges that these same soldiers act under his command.
His lies are endless. His propaganda machine floods the internet to erase evidence and silence critics
During his electoral campaigns and several times throughout his presidency, he orchestrated grand “worship” events — full of lights, music, and theatrics — with himself at the center of it all.
Then, on September 28th 2025, freshly returned from his trip to New York for the UN Summit — where he spoke about peace while his own people were suffering — he once again tried to use faith as a shield. He said he doesn’t mind when people criticize or speak badly of him, because “even Jesus was criticized and persecuted in His time.”
This is him comparing himself to the One who had no sin.
But what he fails to understand is that Jesus never harmed anyone.
He never oppressed the poor.
He never lived in luxury.
He never lied to protect power.
He served humbly, loved truth, and gave His life for others.
Everything Rajoelina is not.
As a Christian, I find it deeply offensive to see the name of Jesus used as a political shield — to manipulate hearts and justify injustice. I do not say this to judge; that is not my place. But I know one thing for certain: God cannot be fooled.
Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits.”
And the fruits of this government are violence, corruption, greed, and destruction.
You can’t fool God.
And you can’t fool the Malagasy people forever.
To the brave protesters in Madagascar — you are seen. You are not forgotten. And I stand with you in prayers from afar.
To the international media, human rights organizations, and the global community: please pay attention to Madagascar.
Our people are crying for help. Their voices are being silenced.
The evidence is online — the world just needs to look.
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