Madagascar

Country Madagascar
Capital Antananarivo
Continent Africa
Currency Malagasy ariary(MGA)
Languages Malagasy & French

Antananarivo

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Introduction

Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896 but regained independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner. RAVALOMANANA achieved a second term following a landslide victory in the generally free and fair presidential elections of 2006. In early 2009, protests over increasing restrictions on opposition press and activities resulted in RAVALOMANANA stepping down and the presidency was conferred to the mayor of Antananarivo, Andry RAJOELINA. Following negotiations in July and August of 2009, a power-sharing agreement with a 15-month transitional period was established, but has not yet been implemented.

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Madagascar - Wikipedia
Madagascar - CIA World Fact Book
Madagascar - BBC
Madagascar - Timeline - BBC

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New prime minister in Madagascar after protests continue for third week - Al Jazeera
  1. New prime minister in Madagascar after protests continue for third week  Al Jazeera
  2. Madagascar's Gen Z protesters clash with police, demand president's removal  Business Standard
  3. UN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters  Arab News
  4. How Gen Z protesters brought down Madagascar's government and now want the president out  Mathrubhumi English
  5. Madagascar's main university: ruin and revolt  ETEducation.com
  6. Madagascar’s youth protests escalate, demanding president’s resignation  africanews.com
  7. Protests erupt in Madagascar as thousands demand President Rajoelina resign  TRT World
  8. Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madagascar  Arab News
  9. Madagascar protesters reject president’s offer of talks  Arab News


Madagascar's Rajoelina Asks For A Year To Resolve Problems, Or He Will Quit | Gen Z Protests - FirstpostMadagascar's Rajoelina Asks For A Year To Resolve Problems, Or He Will Quit | Gen Z Protests  Firstpost

Police fire tear gas as violence erupts in Madagascar protests - Al JazeeraPolice fire tear gas as violence erupts in Madagascar protests  Al Jazeera

UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar - UN NewsUN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar  UN News

Madagascar Gen Z protests: Police fire rubber bullets as demonstrations reject President Rajoelina's offer - BBCMadagascar Gen Z protests: Police fire rubber bullets as demonstrations reject President Rajoelina's offer  BBC

Gen Z Madagascar protests escalate as youth demand change - EdexLiveGen Z Madagascar protests escalate as youth demand change  EdexLive

Protesters in Madagascar call on president to resign - Anadolu AjansiProtesters in Madagascar call on president to resign  Anadolu Ajansi

madagascar-successfully-brings-back-endangered-wildlife-in-cooperation-with-unodc-and-partners-html - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimemadagascar-successfully-brings-back-endangered-wildlife-in-cooperation-with-unodc-and-partners-html  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Madagascar’s president fires government following days of deadly Gen Z protest - The HinduMadagascar’s president fires government following days of deadly Gen Z protest  The Hindu

Madagascar president appoints army general as PM to defuse protests - France 24Madagascar president appoints army general as PM to defuse protests  France 24

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister - ReutersMadagascar president names army general as new prime minister  Reuters

UN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters - RFIUN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters  RFI

Madagascar: UN Human Rights Chief shocked by violent response to electricity and water protests - ohchrMadagascar: UN Human Rights Chief shocked by violent response to electricity and water protests  ohchr

Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally - Al JazeeraPolice fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally  Al Jazeera

Madagascar Gen Z protests: My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas - BBCMadagascar Gen Z protests: My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas  BBC

Madagascar president names military general as new prime minister - ReutersMadagascar president names military general as new prime minister  Reuters

Madagascar Gen Z protests: President Andry Rajoelina appoints army general as PM - BBCMadagascar Gen Z protests: President Andry Rajoelina appoints army general as PM  BBC

Madagascar president holds talks spurned by protesters - ReutersMadagascar president holds talks spurned by protesters  Reuters

Madagascar president plans 'national dialogue' as protesters declare ultimatum - ReutersMadagascar president plans 'national dialogue' as protesters declare ultimatum  Reuters

Madagascar church leaders call for peace and dialogue amid ongoing Gen-Z protests against government - www.christiandaily.comMadagascar church leaders call for peace and dialogue amid ongoing Gen-Z protests against government  www.christiandaily.com

Madagascar's Gen Z Protests: Youth Protestors Reject Talks With President - WIONMadagascar's Gen Z Protests: Youth Protestors Reject Talks With President  WION

Against the odds: Madagascar’s fragile polio victory - DevexAgainst the odds: Madagascar’s fragile polio victory  Devex

Basic Needs, Broken Promises: Human Costs of Madagascar’s Water and Power Crisis - The Organization for World PeaceBasic Needs, Broken Promises: Human Costs of Madagascar’s Water and Power Crisis  The Organization for World Peace

'Yan sandan Madagascar sun tarwatsa matansan Gen Z - DW'Yan sandan Madagascar sun tarwatsa matansan Gen Z  DW

Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue - Al JazeeraMadagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue  Al Jazeera

Madagascar - Develop a National SLCP Plan and a Methane Roadmap - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Madagascar - Develop a National SLCP Plan and a Methane Roadmap  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Why protests are sweeping Madagascar - The EconomistWhy protests are sweeping Madagascar  The Economist

Madagascar - Welcome to the United NationsMadagascar  Welcome to the United Nations

Madagascar police fire tear gas as government sacking fails to placate protesters - BBCMadagascar police fire tear gas as government sacking fails to placate protesters  BBC

Madagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests - Al JazeeraMadagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests  Al Jazeera

Analysing Africa newsletter: Life, death and poverty in Madagascar - The EconomistAnalysing Africa newsletter: Life, death and poverty in Madagascar  The Economist

Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts - Al JazeeraMadagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts  Al Jazeera

Madagascar: President Andry Rajoelina turns to the military as he seeks to regain control - Le Monde.frMadagascar: President Andry Rajoelina turns to the military as he seeks to regain control  Le Monde.fr

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina loses the battle for the streets - Le Monde.frMadagascar's President Andry Rajoelina loses the battle for the streets  Le Monde.fr

NDPBA: Madagascar Regional Risk Profiles - Subnational Assessment Results - ReliefWebNDPBA: Madagascar Regional Risk Profiles - Subnational Assessment Results  ReliefWeb

Pope Leo calls for end to violence in Madagascar - Vatican NewsPope Leo calls for end to violence in Madagascar  Vatican News

Madagascar protests: Why Gen Z protesters want President President Andry Rajoelina to resign - BBCMadagascar protests: Why Gen Z protesters want President President Andry Rajoelina to resign  BBC

Madagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves - Al JazeeraMadagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves  Al Jazeera

New species of gecko described from Madagascar’s sacred forests - MongabayNew species of gecko described from Madagascar’s sacred forests  Mongabay

Yataye ishuri yigagamo hanze aza kuyobora imyigaragambyo y’aba Gen-Z muri Madagascar ati: “Turashaka gukuraho 'system' yose’ - BBCYataye ishuri yigagamo hanze aza kuyobora imyigaragambyo y’aba Gen-Z muri Madagascar ati: “Turashaka gukuraho 'system' yose’  BBC

‘Gen Z’ protesters in Madagascar call for general strike - Financial Times‘Gen Z’ protesters in Madagascar call for general strike  Financial Times

Madagascar’s president dissolves government amid youth-led protests - The GuardianMadagascar’s president dissolves government amid youth-led protests  The Guardian

ICGS Saksham makes port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar - PIBICGS Saksham makes port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar  PIB

Government Response to Madagascar Protests Highlights the Urgency of Youth-Led Movements Across Africa - OkayAfricaGovernment Response to Madagascar Protests Highlights the Urgency of Youth-Led Movements Across Africa  OkayAfrica

Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 07OCT2025 – Update 24 - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 07OCT2025 – Update 24  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

Madagascar president Rajoelina 'ready to listen' but ignores calls to resign - ReutersMadagascar president Rajoelina 'ready to listen' but ignores calls to resign  Reuters

UN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters - El Paso Inc.UN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters  El Paso Inc.

Madagascar sacks energy minister after repeated power cuts spark protests - France 24Madagascar sacks energy minister after repeated power cuts spark protests  France 24

Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 06OCT2025 – Update 23 - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 06OCT2025 – Update 23  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

In Madagascar, protesters call for a general strike against government - France 24In Madagascar, protesters call for a general strike against government  France 24

In Madagascar, an unstable climate is putting the vaccine cold chain to the test - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceIn Madagascar, an unstable climate is putting the vaccine cold chain to the test  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Madagascar protesters return to streets despite move to dissolve government - ReutersMadagascar protesters return to streets despite move to dissolve government  Reuters

Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 07OCT2025 – Update 25 - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 07OCT2025 – Update 25  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

Generation Z is stirring up rebellion across borders, from Morocco to Madagascar - France 24Generation Z is stirring up rebellion across borders, from Morocco to Madagascar  France 24

Madagascar president dissolves government following deadly protests - ReutersMadagascar president dissolves government following deadly protests  Reuters

Madagascar: National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment - A data-driven tool for assessing risk and building lasting resilience - ReliefWebMadagascar: National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment - A data-driven tool for assessing risk and building lasting resilience  ReliefWeb

Madagascar Shows Commitment to Improving Cancer Care, with Focus on Women’s Health - International Atomic Energy AgencyMadagascar Shows Commitment to Improving Cancer Care, with Focus on Women’s Health  International Atomic Energy Agency

Madagascar: combating sex tourism - AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementMadagascar: combating sex tourism  AFD - Agence Française de Développement

Madagascar: Authorities must launch investigations into deadly force used against Gen Z protesters - Amnesty InternationalMadagascar: Authorities must launch investigations into deadly force used against Gen Z protesters  Amnesty International

The Island of Pirates: Raharimanana on Madagascar’s Revolutions, Past and Present - Literary HubThe Island of Pirates: Raharimanana on Madagascar’s Revolutions, Past and Present  Literary Hub

Mass protests and strikes grip Madagascar amid calls for president to resign - France 24Mass protests and strikes grip Madagascar amid calls for president to resign  France 24

‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns - The Guardian‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns  The Guardian

Madagascar: Protests continue despite president's attempts to defuse tensions - France 24Madagascar: Protests continue despite president's attempts to defuse tensions  France 24

Madagascar Anchors Plastic Waste Solutions into National Dialogue - International Union for Conservation of NatureMadagascar Anchors Plastic Waste Solutions into National Dialogue  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Madagascar – Establishing a Clean Air Center: Strengthening Governance, Monitoring, and Regional Collaboration for SLCP Mitigation and Air Quality Management - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Madagascar – Establishing a Clean Air Center: Strengthening Governance, Monitoring, and Regional Collaboration for SLCP Mitigation and Air Quality Management  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

Madagascar's Gen Z protesters clash with police as they call for president to step down - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosMadagascar's Gen Z protesters clash with police as they call for president to step down  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Deadly protests erupt in Madagascar over chronic blackouts and water cuts - RFIDeadly protests erupt in Madagascar over chronic blackouts and water cuts  RFI

Tropical cyclones trigger malaria spikes in Madagascar - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceTropical cyclones trigger malaria spikes in Madagascar  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Madagascar president who took power in coup accuses protesters of trying to trigger another one - The GuardianMadagascar president who took power in coup accuses protesters of trying to trigger another one  The Guardian

Police meet fresh 1,000-strong protest in Madagascar with tear gas - Courthouse News ServicePolice meet fresh 1,000-strong protest in Madagascar with tear gas  Courthouse News Service

Traditional land use is integral to ecological function in SW Madagascar - Scientific Reports - NatureTraditional land use is integral to ecological function in SW Madagascar - Scientific Reports  Nature

10th Africa Scout Youth Forum kicks off in Madagascar with a call for peace and youth leadership - WOSM10th Africa Scout Youth Forum kicks off in Madagascar with a call for peace and youth leadership  WOSM

Gen Z protesters topple Madagascar’s government - myRepublicaGen Z protesters topple Madagascar’s government  myRepublica

Curfew declared in Madagascar capital after violent protests - ReutersCurfew declared in Madagascar capital after violent protests  Reuters

Building Climate Resilience in Madagascar: MIONJO Project with Government, World Bank & CRS - World BankBuilding Climate Resilience in Madagascar: MIONJO Project with Government, World Bank & CRS  World Bank

Greening the Great South of Madagascar: How Communities are Fighting Drought and Restoring Hope - World BankGreening the Great South of Madagascar: How Communities are Fighting Drought and Restoring Hope  World Bank

Madagascar president sacks government over deadly protests - Le Monde.frMadagascar president sacks government over deadly protests  Le Monde.fr

Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger - International Union for Conservation of NatureRainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Morocco overcome Madagascar in dramatic final to claim third CHAN title - Olympics.comMorocco overcome Madagascar in dramatic final to claim third CHAN title  Olympics.com

Madagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration - WOSMMadagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration  WOSM

Special Envoy for Road Safety in Mauritius, Madagascar and Eswatini to support initiatives to increase road safety - UNECESpecial Envoy for Road Safety in Mauritius, Madagascar and Eswatini to support initiatives to increase road safety  UNECE

Powering Madagascar's future: Unleashing private investment to achieve energy goals - World Bank BlogsPowering Madagascar's future: Unleashing private investment to achieve energy goals  World Bank Blogs

Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 06OCT2025 – Update 22 - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations Across Madagascar – 06OCT2025 – Update 22  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

Blog: Scenario planning for anticipatory action in Madagascar - IFRC-Climate CentreBlog: Scenario planning for anticipatory action in Madagascar  IFRC-Climate Centre

Madagascar threatens criminal sanctions against 2 journalists - Committee to Protect JournalistsMadagascar threatens criminal sanctions against 2 journalists  Committee to Protect Journalists

Finally, Madagascar - Knox TN TodayFinally, Madagascar  Knox TN Today

Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Protests - The New York TimesMadagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Protests  The New York Times

U.S. and Madagascar Celebrate Updated Border Security System at Ivato Airport - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)U.S. and Madagascar Celebrate Updated Border Security System at Ivato Airport  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

State-of-the-art laboratory enhances Madagascar’s polio response - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaState-of-the-art laboratory enhances Madagascar’s polio response  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Multiple bursts of speciation in Madagascar’s endangered lemurs - NatureMultiple bursts of speciation in Madagascar’s endangered lemurs  Nature

Madagascar (MDG) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners - The Observatory of Economic ComplexityMadagascar (MDG) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners  The Observatory of Economic Complexity

Emirates resumes flights from DXB to Madagascar - Time Out DubaiEmirates resumes flights from DXB to Madagascar  Time Out Dubai