Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:32:44 +0000

Arrests on the streets of Madagascar. At least 22 killed - in anti-government protests - according to the UN. And a hundred reported injured in clashes with security forces. All figures disputed by the country’s government.

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Gen Z accuse those in power of failing to manage basic resources, blaming it for the economy and widespread poverty. And now after weeks of protests, thousands - many of them students, gathered, calling for the president to step down. This time joined by part of the military.

President Rajoelina was supposed to address the nation yesterday - instead he’d fled for his life - with reports that he’d been flown out of the capital on a French military aircraft.

Many flights to Madagascar have been suspended while the turmoil continues - and security forces are working to maintain order.

Reporter: Frances Read
Picture Editor/Producer: Omar Mehtab & Kirsty O’Driscoll
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0:00 - Gen Z-led protests in Madagascar
3:32 - Interview with Dr Luke Freeman
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