Madagascar President Holds Talks Spurned by Protesters

Madagascar: Protesters reject president's offer of dialogue and call for general strike

Protesters called for a general strike after their 48-hour ultimatum to President Andry Rajoelina expired.

Madagascar president holds talks spurned by protesters

ANTANANARIVO - Youth protesters in Madagascar on Wednesday rejected an offer to join President Andry Rajoelina's \"national dialogue\" with various groups, accusing his government of repression after weeks of demonstrations in the African island nation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Madagascar protesters refuse to meet president as ultimatum nears

Madagascar’s youth-led protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina’s call for talks, vowing to boycott meeting “as long as the repression continues.”

Madagascar: Protesters Reject President’s Offer For “National Dialogue”

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Youth-backed protesters in Madagascar say they are not ready for “national dialogue” proposed by President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday, instead accuses his government of repression following weeks of demonstrations in the African island nation. A dialogue in which Rajoelina said will be attended by spiritual leaders, students, youth representatives, and others was scheduled to commence on Wednesday. “We reject this mockery …

Madagascar protesters reject president’s offer of talks

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters): Youth protesters in Madagascar on Wednesday rejected an offer to join President Andry Rajoelina’s “national dialogue” with various groups, accusing his government of repression after weeks of demonstrations in the African island nation. Inspired by similar “Gen Z” movements in Kenya and Nepal, the protests that started on September 25 pose the biggest challenge to Rajoelina’s government since his re-election in 2023, givi…