Hundreds Celebrate in Madagascar as President Due to Address Nation
People flooded a square in front of the Antananarivo city hall, waving flags and chanting slogans, some hanging off military vehicles as they arrived, AFP reporters saw.
Tag: Madagascar Protest
Madagascar installs new armed forces chief chosen by mutinying unit
Madagascar’s armed forces minister on Sunday recognised as new head of the army an officer chosen by a military contingent siding with protesters demanding the departure of President Andry Rajoelina.
Madagascar Protest: Rival rallies in Antananarivo after deadly Gen Z demonstrations
Supporters and opponents of Madagascar’s cornered government faced off at a distance in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday, after days of deadly youth-led protests that the president has called an attempted coup.
Madagascar Gen Z calls for fresh anti-government protests
Anti-government protesters in Madagascar called for fresh demonstrations and a general strike on Wednesday, seeking to force President Andry Rajoelina to step down.
Madagascar president dissolves government following deadly protests
The days-long protest, led mostly by young demonstrators, has left at least 22 people dead and more than 100 injured.
Madagascar Imposes Dusk To Dawn Curfew Amid Intense Protests https://mwanzotv.com/madagascar-imposes-dusk-to-dawn-curfew-amid-intense-protests/
Police patrolled the capital in large numbers from early morning after authorities banned the demonstration the day before, citing the risk of public disorder.
Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts
Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson.
