Tag: Gen Z Madagascar
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Gen Z Madagascar: How Young Protesters Helped Oust a President
Gen Z Madagascar’s Rise and the Place du 13 Mai Moment In late September, a wave of youth-led demonstrations began in Antananarivo, Madagascar, initially sparked by everyday failures—water and power cuts—that soon evolved into a comprehensive demand for systemic political change. The gathering at Place du 13 Mai, a historic symbol of democratic expression, drew…
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Gen Z Madagascar: How youth protesters toppled the leader
Mass protests reshape Madagascar’s political landscape As dusk fell over Place du 13 Mai in Antananarivo, thousands of Madagascar’s young activists gathered, danced, and listened to pulsating rap and reggae while rallying cries filled the square. What began as demonstrations against power and water outages evolved into a wholesale demand for political reform, culminating in…
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Madagascar President Flees Amid Military Defection and National Unrest
Overview: A sudden departure as political turmoil peaks Madagascar is engulfed in a political crisis after President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country on a French military aircraft, hours before he was set to address the nation. French state radio RFI reported that Rajoelina, who holds French citizenship in addition to his Malagasy nationality, was…
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Madagascar President Flees as Army Splits, Deepens Crisis
Overview: A Nation in Turmoil In a dramatic turn of events, Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, reportedly fled the country on a French military aircraft, hours before he was set to address the nation. French state radio indicated the exodus followed a deal with President Emmanuel Macron, and there are unconfirmed reports of a destination such…
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Madagascar President Flees as Army Withdraws Support
Overview: A Country in Turmoil Madagascar is facing a critical political moment as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid deteriorating security and a loss of support from a key military unit. French state media cited reports that the president, who also holds French citizenship, left Antananarivo on a French military aircraft. The destination…