Madagascar: Malagasy Internet Users Are Heavily Impacted By the Introduction of a New Pricing System That Hinders the Development of the Country’s Digital Economy and Restricts Freedom of Expression.

On April 1, 2024, an internet price hike saw internet access become a rare commodity in Madagascar. Although internet services are a vital resource in this digital era, they have become a luxury for the select few who can afford them in this country.

Global Voices interviewed Harinjaka Andriankoto Ratozamanana, a researcher at the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy, to better…