After army coup, Madagascar's Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next

By Tim Cocks ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -When an elite army colonel joined Madagascar's Gen Z protests earlier this month, ...

An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader after seizing power in a military coup.

Russia Says It Hopes Bloodshed Will Be Avoided in Madagascar

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday that it was closely watching events in Madagascar and hoped that bloodshed would ...

No Water, No Power: The Misery That Fueled Madagascar’s Youth

The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their ...

What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was ‘in the shadows’ before launching a coup

A little-known army colonel became Madagascar’s president on Friday after a rapid power grab. He was sworn in as his ...

Military leader sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, days after his elite military unit took over ...
The Economist

How to save Madagascar’s dwindling forests

A few generations ago, the phrase “when the eastern forest disappears” was Madagascar’s equivalent of “when pigs fly”. That forest once stretched the entire length of the island’s east coast, some ...
Malay Mail

In Madagascar, a ‘vigilant’ young voice finds himself at a crossroads after weeks of protest

Young, educated and revolted by the living conditions endured by Madagascar’s citizens, 31-year-old Elliot Randriamandrato ...