Turmoil in Madagascar

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Reuters

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina dissolves government amid deadly protests over utility cuts, following a UN report of at least 22 fatalities https://reut.rs/3KMJ9kb

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**News Alert**: Madagascar’s government has fallen after Gen Z-led protests, echoing Nepal and Indonesia, sparked by ongoing water and power shortages.
President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the government in response. The protests feature English slogans and mascots identical to those in Nepal and Indonesia.

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Al Jazeera English

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved his government in response to youth-led mass protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, according to the UN.

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[comra] interviewed a Malagasy voice on the shortages behind the Gen Z uprising.

“Imagine living without water, without electricity, with no future for your children.”

Nights are spent searching for water, streets silenced by fear, and police treating citizens as enemies.

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[Ravenlocke]

“Come shoot me.” – Watch this powerful message by a Madagascan protester to a police officers, as protests are still ongoing despite a government ban.

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RYBAR AFRICA

Oct 8
Gen-Z protesters in Madagascar are organizing without internet—thanks to Bitchat, a mesh messenger that uses Bluetooth to bypass blackouts. If it works, we may be witnessing the future of digital revolt.

https://x.com/rybar_africa/status/1975945120513167474

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Sputnik Brasil

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🇲🇬✊ Madagascar Presidency Warns of 'Attempted Power Grab' Amid Protests

📜 Since September 25, protests led by Generation Z due to power and water cuts have demanded the government's ouster. The pressure led President
@SE_Rajoelina
to dismiss his cabinet and seek dialogue with the protesters.

🪧 Nevertheless, the protests continued, now with an ultimatum for the president's own resignation.

🪖 Yesterday (11), several military units in the country refused to obey authorities' orders and confront the protesters. The military units that supported the protest took control of the capital's center after a brief shootout with presidential forces.

📄 Today (12), the presidency issued the statement to "inform the nation and the international community that an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is underway on national territory, contrary to the Constitution and democratic principles."

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