UN chief António Guterres ‘condemns unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar’
There have been several coups and attempted coups, including a military takeover in 2009 that first brought Rajoelina to power. Then, the army handed power to Rajoelina, who was in charge as president of a transitional government for five years before new elections.
Rage against corrupt political establishments drives world’s young to fill streets as ‘Gen Z’ protesters
In Morocco, a leaderless collective called Gen Z 212 – named after Morocco’s dialling code – has taken to the streets to demand better public services and increased spending on health and education. In Peru, protests over a pension law exploded into broader demands, including action to tackle rising insecurity and widespread corruption in the government.
Exiled Madagascan President Rajoelina reveals he fled the country in fear for his life after military mutiny
Madagascar’s former prime minister under Rajoelina and one of the president’s closest advisers have also fled the country and arrived in the nearby island of Mauritius in the predawn hours Sunday, the Mauritian government said. Mauritius said it was “not satisfied” that the private plane had landed on its territory.
‘Gen Z Madagascar’ revolution: President on run after youth inspired bloodless military coup
The protests snowballed into larger dissatisfaction with the government and the leadership of Rajoelina. The demonstrators have brought up a range of issues, including poverty and the cost of living, access to tertiary education, and alleged corruption and embezzlement of public funds by government officials as well as their families and associates.
Military joins ‘Gen Z Madagascar’ attempt to take over power from President Rajoelina, a former radio DJ
The Gen Z protesters who inspired the uprising have their own website, Facebook page and other social media channels and a GoFundMe page to raise money. They have mobilized over the internet and say they were inspired by other protests that toppled governments in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Pressure piles on President Rajoelina to quit as Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters clash with police
Madagascar, a large island of around 31 million people off the east coast of Africa with a history of political crises, has seen several leaders forced out in uprisings since it gained independence from France in 1960.
