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Gen Z protests sends Madagascar’s president out of country

Andrew Mbeki October 13, 2025

Madagascar Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament,

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President of Madagascar asked to resign as protests escalates

Andrew Mbeki October 10, 2025

Nigeria For a third consecutive week, Madagascar’s capital was rocked by violent clashes as roughly 1,000 demonstrators, largely masked and mobilizing under the “Gen Z Madagascar” banner, confronted police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds. The sustained unrest marks the most significant challenge to the government in years. The protests

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Army General becomes new Prime Minister in Madagascar

Andrew Mbeki October 7, 2025

Madagascar The appointment of Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo comes a week after President Andriy Rajoelina fired his cabinet following days of protests. Hailing from the administrative corps, Zafisambo studied at the Antsirabe Military Academy in 1991 before receiving his secondary military training in France, reporters say. The demonstrations which were prompted by frustration

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3 colonial-era skulls returned to Madagascar

Howard Mildilton August 26, 2025

France In a significant move 127 years in the making, France has taken steps to return the remains of a slain king to Madagascar. The French government has officially handed over the skull of King Toera, along with three additional skulls believed to belong to members of the Sakalava ethnic group. This solemn ceremony took […]