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Madagascar’s Ousted President Andry Rajoelina Stripped of Citizenship

Madagascar’s new military-led government has officially revoked the citizenship of ousted President Andry Rajoelina, deepening his political downfall just a week after his removal from power. The decree, signed by…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Hope and Hardship: Madagascar’s Youth Wait for Change After Military Coup

For 20-year-old accounting student Donah Falia, the military takeover that toppled Madagascar’s president last week has changed little in his daily life. The water still runs only at night if…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Col Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New Leader After Military Takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been officially sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, just days after a military takeover that ended weeks of unrest in the island nation. At a ceremony…

Africa News Now October 19, 2025

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Madagascar Doctors Lead Street Protests Over Pay and Poor Health System

Protests intensified across Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday as medical students and junior doctors joined growing demonstrations over economic hardship and government mismanagement just a day after President Andry Rajoelina…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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Gen Z Led Madagascar Protesters Calls for President’s Resignation

Tensions in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, flared again on Wednesday as security forces tightened their grip on the city to block a wave of anti-government protests. Police sealed off the city…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Madagascar’s Rajoelina Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests Over Blackouts

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday after days of escalating, youth-led protests over crippling water and electricity shortages unrest that the United Nations says has already left…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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Power Outages Spark Deadly Unrest in Madagascar Despite Minister’s Dismissal

Madagascar is grappling with growing unrest as citizens press ahead with protests over crippling power and water shortages, even after President Andry Rajoelina dismissed his energy minister Olivier Jean Gustave…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Rajoelina Meets Macron in Paris Over Disputed Indian Ocean Islands

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina arrived in Paris to hold high-stakes talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over the long-contested Scattered Islands—five tiny islets in the Indian Ocean that have been…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025