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Madagascar president flees country

Madagascar’s president flees country following Gen Z protests

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina fled the country after the military sided with young protesters, marking the second time a youth-led movement toppled a government in just over a month. Youth-led demonstrations against Rajoelina began on Sept.

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After Nepal, Bangladesh, now Madagascar: President Rajoelina flees as Gen Z-led protest topples government

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Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say

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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way

The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in the country.

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Madagascar’s president says he fled the country in fear for his life after military rebellion

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Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests

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Madagascar's embattled president due to address nation amid coup fears

The UN said at least 22 people were killed in the clashes, but the government put the death toll at 12.

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Madagascar’s embattled leader refuses to resign as unrest deepens

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Madagascar president flees as military joins Gen Z coup

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Madagascar on edge as embattled president's address delayed

A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for his resignation, was delayed twice Monday as a group of armed forces

As it happened: How a day of drama unfolded in Madagascar

25 September - A youth-led online movement, known as Gen Z Mada, takes up the politicians’ cause and kickstarts protests in cities across Madagascar. 29 September - President Andry Rajoelina sacks his prime minister and entire government in an attempt to placate the protesters.

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Madagascar's cornered president ignores calls to resign

Soldiers and security forces joined hundreds celebrating in Madagascar's capital on Monday, hours before President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation following weeks of protests and growing calls for his resignation.

The Africa Report

Madagascar: New PM not enough to quell Gen Z anger

After September protests that left 22 dead, President Andry Rajoelina appointed General Ruphin Zafisambo as prime minister. It didn’t have the desired effect.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Study: Climate change not causing Madagascar drought, famine

FILE - Children sit by a dug out water hole in a dry river bed in the remote village of Fenoaivo, Madagascar, Nov. 11, 2020. Don’t blame climate change for the devastating Madagascar drought and famine, scientists said in a new quick analysis. World ...

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Madagascar’s small fishers cheer new trawl-free zone, but do trawlers obey it?

If you liked this story, share it with other people. This is part two of a three-article series on industrial fishing in Madagascar’s waters. Part one focuses on offshore fishing; part three looks at changes to the near-shore trawling sector. NOSY FALY ...