Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?

The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands.

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What to Know About the Protests in Madagascar

President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.

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Madagascar’s Military Claims Power After President Is Impeached

As part of the takeover, military said that the country’s highest court, the electoral commission and Senate will be dissolved.

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Madagascar’s President Goes Into Hiding

The move followed weeks of intense and deadly protests against the government of President Andry Rajoelina, who said he would defy growing calls to resign.

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Fears of a Coup Rise in Madagascar as Army Unit Joins Protesters

The unit appealed to security forces in this southern African nation to disobey their superiors and to refuse to shoot at demonstrators, who have rallied in the streets for more than two weeks.

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Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Dissolved His Government, but Calls for His Resignation Continue

A growing protest movement on the African island, despite deadly clashes with security forces, vows to keep fighting until Andry Rajoelina is ousted.

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Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Protests

Andry Rajoelina, the leader of the island nation in Africa, acknowledged grievances over power cuts and water shortages that have drawn thousands of young people to the streets.

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