What is happening in Madagascar

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Madagascar is experiencing major political turmoil as Gen Z-led protests over corruption, poverty, and service failures have escalated. The elite Capsat military unit joined protesters, prompting the president to flee the country amid accusations of an attempted coup. The president dissolved the National Assembly but refuses to resign, while the military and demonstrators demand his departure. Dozens have died in the unrest.

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Madagascar's president dissolves national assembly

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President Andrew Rajolina dissolved Madagascar's National Assembly immediately.
The dissolution escalates tensions with youth-led protesters and the military. 9s
Protests have focused on water and power shortages, with calls for Rajolina's resignation. 22s
Citizens expressed disappointment and frustration following the dissolution. 31s
Rajolina claims to have consulted legislative leaders, but the legality of the move is unclear. 1m 15s

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Madagascar's president dissolves national assembly

Africanews

9 hours ago

Madagascar's president dissolves national assembly

President Rajolina dissolved the National Assembly amid mass protests and military pressure, but ruled out stepping down.

Madagascar president fled ‘in fear for his life’, refuses to resign

Africanews

16 hours ago

Madagascar president fled ‘in fear for his life’, refuses to resign

President Rajolina fled the country citing fear for his life after a military uprising but stated in a televised address that he would not resign.

Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests

Reuters

1 day ago

Madagascar's president has fled, officials say, amid Gen Z protests

Madagascar's president fled after weeks of Gen Z protests over corruption and poverty, with military units defecting to support demonstrators.

Madagascar protests escalate as military backs opposition

France 24

1 day ago

Madagascar protests escalate as military backs opposition

The elite Capsat military unit aligned with protesters demanding the president's resignation, calling the political system corrupt.

Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join protests

Africanews

2 days ago

Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join protests

The president announced an attempted coup as soldiers joined anti-government protests, with military leaders backing demonstrators.

Madagascar’s president says coup underway

Euronews

2 days ago

Madagascar’s president says coup underway

President Radjoelina stated an attempted coup was underway after the Kapsat unit claimed control of the military and called for his resignation.

Madagascar's army units join Gen Z anti-government protests

DW News

2 days ago

Madagascar's army units join Gen Z anti-government protests

Elite military units joined protesters, enabling them to breach guarded areas and intensifying calls for the president to step down.

Madagascar unrest deepens: Army joins youth-led protests

Al Jazeera

3 days ago

Madagascar unrest deepens: Army joins youth-led protests

Soldiers from the Kapsat Corps joined youth-led protests against corruption and poverty, urging other security forces to refuse unlawful orders.

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