‘Madagascar Gen Z’ bypassed as military takes advantage of their protests to stage a coup that ousted President Rajoelina

‘Madagascar Gen Z’ bypassed as military takes advantage of their protests to stage a coup that ousted President Rajoelina

The latest military takeover capped weeks of protests against Rajoelina and his government led by youth groups calling themselves “Gen Z Madagascar.” The protesters, who also included labour unions and civic groups, have demanded better government and job opportunities, echoing youth-led protests elsewhere in the world.

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Inflation trends show point to 3.8 per cent plateau in June, Kenya’s statistics office says

Inflation trends show point to 3.8 per cent plateau in June, Kenya’s statistics office says

The central bank targets Kenya’s inflation to be within the 2.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent range in the medium term.

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Why subsidies are fuelling protests around the world fragile African economies taking a hit

Why subsidies are fuelling protests around the world fragile African economies taking a hit

Across Africa – and a string of other emerging market nations – debt-laden governments trying to shed costly fuel subsidies are running headlong into angry populations reeling from years of increasing living costs.

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