SaralnamaMadagascar's President Andry Rajoelina appointed army general Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister on in Antananarivo. This move aims to end youth-led protests that began. The Gen Z Mada protest movement rejected the appointment and gave Rajoelina 48 hours to resign. Protests started over water and power cuts but grew into wider dissatisfaction with corruption and unemployment. At least 22 people have died and over 100 are injured, according to the UN. Clashes between protesters and security forces continue in several cities. Madagascar faces economic challenges with 75% of its 30 million people living below the poverty line. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 16:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina appointed army general Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister on in Antananarivo
- This move aims to end youth-led protests that began
- The Gen Z Mada protest movement rejected the appointment and gave Rajoelina 48 hours to resign