US EditionMadagascar’s Rajoelina Dissolves Government After Deadly Gen Z Protests
At least 22 people died and over 100 were injured during youth-led protests demanding government accountability over long-term water and electricity shortages, the United Nations reported.
- Thousands protested on September 29, 2025, against power outages and water shortages in Madagascar, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds, as reported by Agence France-Presse journalists.
- The protestors, part of a movement called 'Gen Z,' condemned the government's handling of resources and called for President Andry Rajoelina's resignation.
- A statement from the 'Gen Z' movement claimed that groups of anonymous individuals were paid to loot numerous establishments to tarnish the movement and the ongoing struggle.
- Madagascar remains one of the poorest countries, with nearly 75% of its population living below the poverty line in 2022, according to the World Bank.
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Madagascar's President, Andry Rajoelina, has dismissed his government in response to the deadly "Gen Z protests." He announced this last night during a nationally televised address. Protesters have been expressing their anger over the inadequate water and energy supplies since last Thursday. At least 22 people have been killed and 100 injured so far.
Sun Newspapers
Madagascar protesters undeterred despite sacking of government
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Madagascar Protesters Mobilise Despite Firing Of Government
Protesters in Madagascar called for fresh demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell mounting unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN.
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