There is something to rekindle the love of the fatherland this week. The qualification of the Barea at the penultimate test of the Chan competition was fully deserved for a national team which gave everything for the nation. Added to this is the repatriation of the “Kabeso” of the Ampanjaka Toera, the nationalist who preceded the Ralaimongo and the Joseph Delphin Raseta.
This week will remain forever engraved in the history of the Big Island. The Malagasy national football team wet the jersey. The men of R root have proven themselves and, thanks to them, the country is now undoubtedly among the best on the continent. The rage to defeat from Fenohasina, the anticipation of Toky Niaina and especially the talent of the Malagasy goalkeeper, Toldo, a true “monster” of the cage, marked the ground of their imprint.
In parallel, the return of part of the heritage linked to this essential sovereign is an important step taken by the current government. Ampanjaka Toera, although he has sacrificed himself for his homeland, has never been mentioned in textbooks, if not today, through the rediscovery of old photos and archives. On social networks, the official pages of the ministries now disseminate the biography of a monarch who had almost been forgotten by the descendants. However, his example was undoubtedly a source of inspiration for the patriots of the 20th century, often muzzled by the threats of the colonial administration.
Comfortable is the action of leaders. But it should be recalled that in July 2020, France had returned to Algeria more than 24 resistant skulls. Thus, beyond the measure taken by France, it is advisable to remain lucid in the face of the risk of instrumentalization of history by certain political leaders. Of course, we will hear formulas like “Thank you President!” ». However, it is essential to emphasize that the state could not have achieved this result without the steps carried out by Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy. This woman of conviction was able to seize the opportunity and analyze cultural issues with a sharp look. She recalls that “France’s cultural policy in the restitution of human remains is supervised by the law of December 26, 2023, which authorizes the restitution of these remains to countries of origin in the event of violation of human dignity or the culture of belonging”. His name therefore deserves to be mentioned in official speeches.
ISS HERIDINY
