What is happening in Madagascar?

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Madagascar is experiencing widespread youth-led protests over poverty, unemployment, corruption, and poor public services. The unrest has led to violent clashes, government dismissals, and the appointment of a military general as prime minister. Protesters and junior doctors demand better conditions and have rejected the government's response.

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Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

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President Andre Raja Holina appointed an army general as prime minister to address unrest. 7s
Protests began over electricity and water shortages and escalated to broader discontent. 36s
Demonstrations have become increasingly violent, with fatalities and injuries reported. 1m 35s
The Gen Z Mada protest movement rejected the army general's appointment as prime minister. 2m 3s
Opposition leaders support the protests and have accused the president of not listening. 1m 56s

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Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

Al Jazeera

18 hours ago

Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

Discontent over electricity and water shortages has escalated into the most serious challenge for the president, with violent protests and calls for his resignation.

Al Jazeera

18 hours ago

Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

The UN reports at least 22 deaths and over 100 injuries since the unrest began, with opposition leaders supporting the protests.

Al Jazeera

18 hours ago

Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

The Gen Z Mada protest movement rejects the army general's appointment as prime minister and demands the president's resignation within 48 hours.

Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement

Africanews

21 hours ago

Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement

Junior doctors and medical students went on strike, demanding better pay and equipment, and suspended minimum services in public hospitals.

Africanews

21 hours ago

Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement

President Rajolina appointed a new military prime minister to ease the crisis and plans a national dialogue after protesters issued a 48-hour ultimatum.

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister

Africanews

2 days ago

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister

Protests, mainly led by students and young activists, have entered their third week, driven by frustration over electricity and water cuts.

Africanews

2 days ago

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister

Calls for the president's resignation are growing louder, but he has refused to step down and accused opponents of seeking to overthrow the government.

Rival rallies in Madagascar after days of deadly youth-led protests

Africanews

3 days ago

Rival rallies in Madagascar after days of deadly youth-led protests

Rival rallies took place after deadly youth-led protests, with pro-government supporters opposing a coup and Gen-Z activists facing police repression.

Africanews

3 days ago

Rival rallies in Madagascar after days of deadly youth-led protests

Gen-Z activists report being blocked by police, facing tear gas and live ammunition, while pro-government rallies proceed unimpeded.

Africanews

3 days ago

Rival rallies in Madagascar after days of deadly youth-led protests

President Radjolina dismissed his government and called for dialogue, rejecting calls to resign and describing the protests as an attempted coup.

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