Loadshedding, water shortages cost Madagascar President power … as he flees country
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion, but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national…
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Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join anti-government protests
A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile atmosphere after President Andry Rajoelina announced an attempted coup was in…
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Madagascar holds Govt accountable as President pleads to be given 1-year to end loadshedding … failure to which he will resign
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina invited various groups from civil society to hold talks in the presidential palace on Wednesday. The initiative was an attempt to regain control and ease the…
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Madagascar youths continue to protest against President for failing to end loadshedding
“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…
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Madagascar President dissolves government amid deadly protests
President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday in response to escalating, youth-led protests over severe water and electricity shortages, a crisis the United Nations reports has left at least…
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Madagascar’s energy minister sacked but protesters call for peaceful demonstrations to continue
Protest organisers in Madagascar are calling for peaceful demonstrations to continue despite the dismissal of the country’s energy minister on Friday The African island nation has seen days of protests…
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Madagascar takes to the streets over 12-hour load shedding
Demonstrators held up placards reading “water and electricity are basic human rights,” “Malagasy people, wake up,” in Antananarivo, Madagascar The government of Madagascar enacted a strict nighttime curfew on Thursday…
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Malawians kick Chakwera out of office after just one term in office
Malawi President Chakwera concedes defeat in election, with former leader on course for victory Malawi’s president, Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the country’s presidential election, calling former leader Peter…
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Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
A former defence minister and vocal critic of Togo’s government, Marguerite Gnakadé, has been arrested, according to security sources. Gnakadé, the sister-in-law of long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé, recently called for…
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High cost of living, fuel shortages dominate Malawi elections
As Malawians head to the polls, voters in Lilongwe are frustrated by ongoing fuel shortages and rising inflation. Long lines at petrol stations are a part of life these days…
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