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Significance
The situation has exposed several scandals, putting President Andry Rajoelina and his entourage on the political defensive. Social media has become a potent political weapon in the hands of ruling elites as a way to shape political narratives and discredit opponents.
Impacts
Rajoelina will struggle to hold together his circle of political allies in the run-up to the 2023 elections.
Opposition groups will have difficulty capitalising on government divisions due to their own fragmentation.
Social media will play an increasingly central role in driving political debate.
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