Tag: Madagascar
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced…
Madagascar president warns of attempt to âseize powerâ: What to know
Madagascarâs presidency says âan attempt to seize power illegally and by forceâ is under way, a day after…
Madagascar president says âattempt to seize power illegallyâ under way
Madagascarâs government has accused unidentified forces of attempting to overthrow the president, a day after elite military troops…
Madagascar presidency warns of attempted coup, without offering evidence
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Madagascar's presidency said in a statement on Sunday that "an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of…
Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally
At least 1,000 anti-government protesters have marched in Madagascarâs capital to demand that the president resign, as police…
New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina's appointment of an army general as new prime minister was met with little enthusiasm in…
Madagascar president taps general for PM in bid to defuse protests
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed an army general as prime minister, hoping to quell surging protests…
Madagascar president names military general as new prime minister
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina named Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, a military general, as the countryâs new prime…
Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigovât protests continue
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has ignored calls for his resignation by a nationwide youth-led protest movement, condemning what…
Madagascar president Rajoelina to make live address on Facebook
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina is expected to make a live address on his Facebook at 1000…
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…
New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government’s dismissal
Protesters in Madagascar held new demonstrations Tuesday, facing a heavy police presence and teargas, AFP journalists saw, a…