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Madagascar faces political tension one year after Rajoelina's fall
One year after widespread protests forced former President Andry Rajoelina from power, Madagascar faces renewed political tension. The movement, largely driven by 'Gen Z' activists, originally began in response to chronic shortages of water and electricity in the capital, Antananarivo.
Following the unrest, Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as interim leader on October 17, 2025. However, activists express growing frustration, accusing the new administration of failing to implement promised reforms and employing similar tactics to the previous regime. Tensions escalated in April when several activists, including movement figure Herizo Andriamanantena, were detained on charges of endangering state security.
The interim government has pledged to hold elections by the end of 2027. While some citizens support the current leadership, others argue that the underlying issues of governance and institutional weakness remain unresolved.
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Andry Rajoelina · Antananarivo · Capsat · Gen Z Madagascar · Herizo Andriamanantena · Madagascar · Michael Randrianirina
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Activists including Herizo Andriamanantena were detained on charges of endangering state security. www.omertamedia.fr · africa.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government has committed to organizing elections by the end of 2027. www.omertamedia.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The unrest that led to the change in government resulted in at least 22 deaths. www.omertamedia.fr · africa.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new government has only implemented minor changes since taking power. africa.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as interim head of state on October 17, 2025. www.omertamedia.fr · africa.com