ANTANANARIVO: Backers and foes of Madagascar’s cornered government were set to stage rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo Saturday after deadly youth-led protests the president has termed a coup bid. Inspired by similar movements in Bangladesh, Nepal and Indonesia, the protests led by an online movement known as Gen Z Mada, have tapped into widespread frustration over poor governance, with demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina to step down.

ANTANANARIVO: Hundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a fifth day of demonstrations…

Protesting young people reject dissolution of government as insufficient and demand list of reforms

President Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.

Young people take to streets to voice anger at water and power cuts, and corruption in political system

Protesters issue president 24-hour ultimatum to ‘respond favourably’ to demands, threatening 'all necessary measures'.

ANTANANARIVO: Backers and foes of Madagascar’s cornered government were set to stage rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo Saturday after deadly youth-led protests the…

The Malagasy president failed on Saturday to rally his supporters to demonstrate their backing after 10 days of protests led by Generation Z.

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.