In Madagascar, menstruation is a significant barrier to women's emancipation due to the lack of access to water, sanitary products, and basic infrastructure. Women often use worn-out fabric from second-hand clothes as sanitary towels, which they are ashamed to dry in the sun. The unemployment rate on the island exacerbates the issue, with women financially dependent on their husbands. Young girls sometimes borrow money to afford sanitary pads. Women's rights activist Amarante Norolalao Ranerason highlights the anxiety and social exclusion women face due to menstruation, perpetuated by taboos and misinformation, such as a father slapping his daughter at the onset of her first period due to misconceptions about its cause.

Houcine Arfa, a French national, escaped from a Malagasy prison and fled to France, causing a major diplomatic incident. Initially recruited to train the presidential guard, Arfa was later imprisoned on multiple charges, including weapon possession and kidnapping. His escape and subsequent accusations of corruption against high-ranking Malagasy officials, including the Minister of Justice, have led to significant controversy and embarrassment for the Malagasy government. The French authorities have yet to act on an international arrest warrant issued for Arfa, further straining relations between Madagascar and France.

A widespread rumor about the collapse of the Ambanidia tunnel in Madagascar caused public panic, fueled by social media and misinformation. The incident highlights the significant impact of fake news in the country, where a large portion of the population is illiterate. Authorities, including the Ministry of Public Security, have taken legal action against those spreading false information. Historical context and expert opinions suggest that rumors have long influenced Malagasy society, exacerbated by poor communication infrastructure and strong oral traditions.

A Facebook group with over 75,000 members in Madagascar has sparked a legal debate after its administrator, Hiary Rapanoelina, was detained for defamation and incitement to hatred. The group, intended for constructive criticism of Malagasy celebrities, has seen members post defamatory and threatening comments. The case, the first of its kind in Madagascar, raises questions about the legal responsibilities of social media administrators. Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy, a journalist and opposition leader, supports freedom of expression but calls for penalties against cyber harassment. The legal ambiguity in Malagasy law regarding the responsibility of forum administrators is highlighted.