Madagascar Military Seizes Power After President Rajoelina Impeached

Madagascar Military Seizes Power After President Rajoelina Impeached

Madagascar’s military has announced that it has taken control of the government, hours after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for what lawmakers described as “desertion of duty.” The dramatic development follows days of escalating protests and political turmoil across the island nation. In a televised statement, the leader of an elite […]

Madagascar President Names Army General as New Prime Minister Amid Growing Protests

Madagascar President Names Army General as New Prime Minister Amid Growing Protests

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, just a week after dismissing his entire cabinet in response to intensifying nationwide protests. The demonstrations, now entering their third week, were initially sparked by widespread frustration over persistent power outages and water shortages, but have since evolved into broader […]