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Hundreds Protest In Madagascar As President To Announce New Premier

Security forces dispersed hundreds of protesters with tear gas in Madagascar's capital Monday, injuring at least one, AFP reporters saw, while President Andry Rajoelina was expected to name a new premier in a bid to defuse the crisis.

International Business Times

Hundreds Stage Fresh Anti-government Protests In Madagascar

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, on Monday -- the 12th day of a youth-led protest movement that has plunged the country into political crisis.

International Business Times

Rival Rallies In Madagascar After Deadly Gen Z Protests

Backers and foes of Madagascar's cornered government staged rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday following days of fatal youth-led protests the president has termed a coup bid.

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Madagascar president who took power in coup accuses protesters of trying to trigger another one

Young people take to streets to voice anger at water and power cuts, and corruption in political system

The Guardian - UK

Madagascar's President Denounces 'Coup' Attempt In Day Of Fresh Protests

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.

International Business Times

How Gen Z is taking the fight for their rights from TikTok to the streets

After sweeping away the Nepalese government in early September and shaking up the Philippines, a wave of protests initiated by Generation Z has now spread to Madagascar and Morocco. In each case, the demands are similar, with a sense of injustice informed by images on social media.

Radio France Internationale

‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns

Protesting young people reject dissolution of government as insufficient and demand list of reforms

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Thousands protest in Madagascar’s capital demanding president Andry Rajoelina resign

Thousands of young demonstrators marched through Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina after days of deadly youth-led protests over electricity and water shortages.

Euronews

Madagascar Protesters Undeterred Despite Sacking Of Government

Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN. Inspired by "Gen Z" protests in Indonesia and Nepal, the youth-led movement has taken aim…

International Business Times

Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

Radio France Internationale

Madagascar’s president dissolves government amid youth-led protests

Demonstrations over water and power cuts inspired by ‘gen-Z’ protests elsewhere have left at least 22 dead, says UN

The Guardian - UK

Youth-led unrest in Madagascar has left at least 22 people dead, UN says

The United Nations’ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people

The Independent UK

Madagascar Protests Reignite As Police Launch Tear Gas

Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations Monday in several cities across Madagascar including the capital where security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.

International Business Times

Protesters gather again in Madagascar

Hundreds of mostly young protesters faced off against security forces in Madagascar's capital Saturday days after an anti-government demonstration erupted into clashes and looting.

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Deadly protests erupt in Madagascar over chronic blackouts and water cuts

Anger over chronic water and electricity shortages has exploded into deadly unrest in Madagascar, prompting a night-time curfew in the capital. At least five people were killed in mass protests in Antananarivo on Thursday, hospital sources said.

The Independent UK

Madagascar imposes nighttime curfew after violent protests over water and power cuts

The government of Madagascar has imposed a nighttime curfew following protests over ongoing water and power cuts

International Business Times

Madagascar Police Fire Tear Gas At Protest Over Power, Water Cuts

Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson.

Radio France Internationale

A photographer’s journey into Malagasy ancestral rituals

Ritual practices and beliefs continue to shape society in Madagascar, even as the country navigates modernity and environmental challenges. Photographer Rijasolo explores how the ancestors' spirits have endured so far – and whether, as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the island's unique ecosystem, this connection to the spiritual world…

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The Pope Just Blessed This BMW Motorcycle for a Children’s Charity Auction

The Pope blessed and signed a modified BMW R 18 Transcontinental, which is going up for auction. All proceeds will go to children's aid projects in Madagascar.

Evening Standard

Maclean brothers hit £1m donation target after 9,000-mile Pacific row

Their charity the Maclean Foundation will use the money to provide clean, safe water for around 40,000 people in Madagascar.

The Independent UK

Madagascar welcomes home skulls of Indigenous warriors taken by French colonial troops 128 years ago

Madagascar has received three skulls of Indigenous warriors returned from France, including one believed to be of a king killed by French troops 128 years ago

Radio France Internationale

Morocco beats Madagascar to seize third African Nations Championship title

Morocco secured their record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title on Saturday with a 3-2 final victory over Madagascar in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

Euronews

Birdwatchers flock to Colombia and South Africa- so why are Venezuela and DRC being left behind?

While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers.

Radio France Internationale

Malagasy families 'turn the dead' with silk and song to honour ancestors

In Madagascar, winter brings with it a unique family gathering. Across the central highlands, communities practise the famadihana – the “turning of the dead”. The ritual, rooted in Austronesian culture and dating back to the 16th century, involves exhuming ancestors, wrapping them in fresh silk shrouds and celebrating them in…

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How to watch Madagascar vs Morocco: live stream Chan final online

We'll explain where you can watch Madagascar vs Morocco live streams in the Chan final, as this year's African Nations Championship reaches its climax.

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