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Why is Madagascar's Gen Z unhappy?

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Madagascar's Gen Z is unhappy due to poverty, lack of job opportunities, corruption, poor public services, and government inaction. Protests began over electricity and water shortages but grew to address broader dissatisfaction with leadership and economic prospects.

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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
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Al Jazeera
18 hours ago
Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

Protests have given voice to widespread discontent about poverty, a lack of job opportunities for young people and corruption.

Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister
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Al Jazeera
18 hours ago
Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

After the baccalaureate you go to university, you feel capable, you feel well prepared for life but after you get your bachelors or masters degree, when you see the reality, you're stuck.

Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister
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Al Jazeera
18 hours ago
Gen Z Madagascar rejects army general as new prime minister

What began as discontent about a lack of electricity and water shortages has escalated into the most serious challenge facing Madagascar's president.

Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement
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Africanews
21 hours ago
Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement

The quality of care in Madagascar is very poor, especially when it comes to hospital equipment. The salaries of health care workers are also very low.

Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement
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Africanews
21 hours ago
Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement

In terms of equipment and infrastructure, the situation is already so precarious, that's the only word that can describe it.

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister
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Africanews
2 days ago
Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister

The demonstrations, which were prompted by frustration over electricity and water cuts, have entered their third week. They are mostly led by students and youthful activists.

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