Police in Madagascar have fired tear gas as hundreds of young protesters returned to the streets of the capital, despite the president agreeing to dissolve his government. The so-called Gen-Z protests have seen thousands demonstrate in cities across Madagascar since Thursday, demanding an end to repeated water and power cuts.

Thousands of young people protested chronic power and water shortages across Madagascar, after long-term state failures.

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Security forces in Madagascar have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the latest youth-led protest following two weeks of anti-government demonstrations that have rocked the Indian Ocean island. At least 1,000 protesters marched through Madagascar's capital on Thursday, some hurling objects at security personnel.

The contingent that, early in the morning, urged the security forces to ‘refuse to fire’ and ‘take responsibility’ took up positions in the centre of the capital. By late afternoon, President Andry Rajoelina’s situation was uncertain.

March comes after ‘Gen Z’ anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina’s attempts to defuse tensions.

Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson. The Indian Ocean island is one of the poorest countries on the ...

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces.

Protesters set fire to a newly built cable car station, which only operates for three hours a day, powered by a generator due to a lack of electricity in the capital, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Sarah Tetaud ...

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