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Vol 66 No 21

Published 24th October 2025


Madagascar

Gen Z redraws the power map

Mass demonstrations prompted President Andry Rajoelina’s removal from power. Now the military is back in the driving seat

It was the military’s backing for the Gen Z protests against President Andry Rajoelina that forced him to flee aboard a French military jet on 12 October. At his inauguration as interim president five days later, Colonel Michael Randrianirina acknowledged the bravery of the Gen Z protestors who had taken to the streets at the end of September calling for Rajoelina’s removal. Now the movement’s biggest concern is whether the new government will address their calls for fundamental reform.

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