Tag: Antananarivo
Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back…
President of Madagascar flees to ‘safe location’ amid deadly protests
President Andry Rajoelina has fled Madagascar to protect his life amid nationwide protests, which began late last month.Rajoelina…
Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has ignored calls for his resignation by a nationwide youth-led protest movement, condemning what…
Madagascar protesters demand president’s resignation in fifth day of rallies
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to…
Madagascar protesters return to streets despite move to dissolve government
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Security forces fired teargas to disperse hundreds of young protesters in Madagascar's capital who took to…
Madagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests
Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved his government in response to mass demonstrations over power and water shortages…
Madagascar protests reignite as police launch tear gas
Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations Monday in several cities across Madagascar including the capital where security forces…
Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts
Authorities in Madagascar have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, following protests against frequent power outages…