Madagascar in Turmoil: President Rajoelina Reportedly Flees to France Amid Gen Z–Led Uprising
Madagascar in Turmoil: President Rajoelina Reportedly Flees to France Amid Gen Z–Led Uprising Madagascar is facing one of its most dramatic political crises in recent years as reports emerge that President Andry Rajoelina has fled to France . The move comes after weeks of intense protests led primarily by the country’s Gen Z population , who have taken to the streets demanding political reform, transparency, and an end to economic mismanagement. The protests, which began as small gatherings on social media platforms, have evolved into a nationwide movement . Demonstrators accuse the government of corruption, rising unemployment, and failing to address widespread poverty. In a stunning development, parts of the Malagasy military reportedly refused orders to suppress the protests — with some officers even joining demonstrators in solidarity. This internal division within the armed forces has further weakened the government’s control and created a power vacuum in the capital, Ant...