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October 11, 2025

Soldiers join Madagascar protests; warn pro-government forces against crackdown

Footage of protesters cheering soldiers supporting struggles was circulated on social media Saturday.

Protest in Madagascar
October 6, 2025

Madagascar youths call for president’s resignation as protests enter third week

Footage of a bonfire and police teargassing protesters demanding the resignation of Mr Rajoelina circulated on social media.

Protest in Madagascar
September 29, 2025

Madagascar president sacks government after deadly protest over water, electricity outage

Police have responded with force, firing teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina
August 30, 2022

Nineteen killed, 21 injured in Madagascar police shooting

A crowd attempted to break into a police station to seek revenge against four criminals that kidnapped an albino child and murdered his mother.

Madagascar police
January 26, 2022

Thirty-four people killed in Madagascar tropical storms

More than 35,260 people have been forced to take shelter in 62 displacement sites established by the authorities.

Cyclone
December 18, 2021
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina