Madagascar: Protesters return to the streets despite government dismissal
On Mon, Sep 28, 2025, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the government. This decision was communicated via state television.
On Mon, Sep 28, 2025, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the government. This decision was communicated via state television.
Despite the government's dissolution, protests continued across Madagascar, driven primarily by young people expressing concerns over water and power shortages. Demonstrations persisted for a fourth consecutive day on Tue, Sep 29, 2025.
In response to the ongoing protests, the government has enforced a nighttime curfew in Antananarivo since Thu, Sep 24, 2025, extending to other major cities the following day. Law enforcement deployed teargas and rubber bullets during the demonstrations.
On Mon, Sep 28, 2025, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the government.
The United Nations reported at least 22 fatalities and over 100 injuries linked to the protests. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged security forces to avoid excessive force and release detained protesters. The Malagasy Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contested these figures.
The current protests in Madagascar echo recent youth-led movements in other regions, including Nepal and Kenya.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
