Madagascar president Rajoelina 'ready to listen' but ignores calls to resign

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said on Friday he was ready to listen to find solutions to problems facing the poor island nation, but ignored calls for his resignation by a nationwide youth-led protest movement....

Chaos Erupts as Madagascar President Ousted Amid Protests

Antananarivo, Madagascar — Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Madagascar on Tuesday, continuing to voice their anger against President Andry Rajoelina. This discontent comes after the president dismissed his entire government in an...

Madagascar's president condemns attempted 'coup' over youth-led protests

Security forces line up as they approach protesters during a demonstration in Antananarivo on October 3, 2025. RIJASOLO / AFP Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina denounced on Friday, October 3, what he said was an attempt to topple his government...

‘Ready to bring solutions to Madagascar’: President Rajoelina offers dialogue but rejects calls to resign amid protests

“No one benefits from the destruction of the nation. I am here, I stand here ready to listen, ready to extend a helping hand, and above all, ready to bring solutions to Madagascar,” said President Rajoelina in a speech broadcast on his Facebook...

Madagascar capital under tight security for new anti-government protest

ANTANANARIVO - Riot police locked down the centre of Madagascar's capital on Friday ahead of planned fresh protests against President Andry Rajoelina, the political elite and years of misrule. The near-daily rallies, which began on September 25 in...

Madagascar president Rajoelina to make live address on Facebook

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina is expected to make a live address on his Facebook at 1000 GMT on Friday, a post on his page said, as protests continue to unfold in the country. Inspired by similar youth-led "Gen Z"...

Madagascar Protests Escalate as Youth Demand President Rajoelina’s Resignation

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — The streets of Madagascar’s northern city of Antsiranana filled with chants and banners on Thursday, as thousands of mostly young protesters demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina. After more than a week...

Young Nigerians Must Emulate Counterparts In Madagascar, Lead Massive Protests Against Corruption, Insecurity, Lootings, Says Activist Nwapa

Human rights activist, Francis Nwapa, has called on young Nigerians to rise against what he described as “massive looting of the country’s resources, rights violations, insecurity, and poverty,” drawing inspiration from ongoing youth-led...

First Nepal, then Madagascar, now Morocco. Gen Z puts pressure on governments.

Early this morning in Morocco, an anonymous, youth-led protest movement released a list of demands, including the dismissal of the country’s current government. It’s the latest in a wave of youth discontent rolling across continents. The president...

'We can be proud of this generation': Madagascar's youth continue to protest

Madascar's Gen Z protesters are unbroken in their will to continue to call for change and the abdication of president Andry Rajoelina. The head of state meanwhile said on Friday that he refused to resign, claiming instead that some forces wanted...

Today in Africa — October 3, 2025: Tunisian Man Faces Death Sentence Over Posts Criticizing President, UN Slashes Food Aid for 750,000 People in Somalia, Paul Biya’s Daughter Urges Cameroonians Not to Vote for Her Father

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Following Protests

Above photo: Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina. X. Leaving at least 22 dead and forcing President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government amid mounting anger over water and power shortages. The escalating the political crisis in Madagascar...

AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - Protests continue despite government resignation

Friday, 3 October 2025 youth Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) – Anti-government protests in Madagascar continue. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets yesterday (October 2) in various cities to demand the resignation of President Andry...

Four rare Madagascar cats born at Naples zoo

Four rare examples of a small cougar-like Madagascar wild cat called Fossas have been born at a zoo in Naples, the first such birth in Italy. The births of the two male and two female cubs took place in June but the zoo has waited until now to...

Madagascar Protesters Pause Capital Marches, Vow Stronger Return

Home Africa Madagascar Protesters Pause Capital Marches, Vow Stronger Return The United Nations says at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured so far in the week-long protests. The government rejects those figures. Youth-led...

Gen Z protests that forced Madagascar's president to sack government

SCREENGRAB Thousands of people in Madagascar have taken to the streets in different parts of the country for the past week in the largest wave of protests the Indian Ocean island nation has witnessed in more than 15 years. What began as anger over...

Madagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt as protests flare

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. The poverty-stricken Indian Ocean island has been rocked by...

Madagascar's neglected youth, a government-created 'ticking time bomb'

Protest against frequent power outages and water shortages in the capital, Antananarivo, Madagascar, on October 1, 2025. ZO ANDRIANJAFY / REUTERS On the hills overlooking Antananarivo, among the red brick houses built into the slopes, the white...

Madagascar: Authorities must launch investigations into deadly force used against Gen Z protesters

Reacting to the reported deaths of at least 22 people and injuries to more than 100 others, including children, in the ongoing Gen Z movement protests in Madagascar, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Tigere...

Madagascar youth protesters suspend marches in capital for 24 hours

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Organisers of Madagascar’s youth-led anti-government protests suspended marches in the capital Antananarivo on Thursday for 24 hours, citing concerns over demonstrators’ health and strength, but marches continued in other...