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According to multiple reports and public signals, repeated water and cut protests in the Madagascar capital have turned violent, and interest in offline messaging tools has also been closely linked to the unrest.
Protests shake the capital
The report said that after several days of power outages and shortages, the crowd took to the streets. Authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in an attempt to stop robbery and conflict.
Source: Google Trends
Police used tear gas on some protesters, and at least five people died in connection with the unrest. The government is under pressure that in the midst of turmoil, the energy minister was removed from office.
Bitchat interest surges
According to analysis by tech media citations, the Madagascar’s “bitchat” name moved from Google Trends to 100 during the same period, a sign of relative interest in a short window.
Chrome-stats numbers show that the app has total downloads since its launch, with 21,000 installations reported in the past 24 hours and 71,000 in the past week, with a global total.
Related queries such as “Bitchat Download” and “How to Use Bitchat” are reportedly marked as breakthrough topics in search activities in the country.
Bitchat is a Bluetooth mesh messaging tool that can run without an internet connection or phone number.
Bitchat Download Spike #Madagascar pic.twitter.com/n1rbtyg4zp
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Bitchat is bound to the blockchain and uses the Bitcoin network to complete transactions and allows users to send Bitcoin securely over Bluetooth.
It is designed to emphasize privacy through end-to-end encryption, ephemeral messages, and the use of cryptocurrency wallets as alternatives to traditional identifiers such as phone numbers.
These technical features demonstrate usefulness when Internet services are restricted or individuals are concerned about network outages. Observers noted that local interest increased when protests and curfews were in place.
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Madagascar struggles with the digital divide as most residents are offline
According to DataReportal, in early 2025, only 6.6 million of Madagascar’s nearly 32 million residents were present. The data highlights the digital divide faced by Madagascar as access to information and economic opportunities limit progress.
The report further suggests that more than 18 million mobile subscription activities are active, and many rely on voice calls and text messages, which does not mean access to the full internet, again reflecting issues of access and affordability in Madagascar.
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