Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
Summary
Richard Ravalomanana, Madagascar’s former Senate president, was sentenced to 10 years of hard labor for his role in violent actions against youth protests last year. The protests led to the removal of the previous government, and at least 22 people died during the unrest.Key Facts
- Richard Ravalomanana was found guilty of being involved in murder related to the crackdown on protests.
- The protests occurred in September and October 2025, led mainly by young people called Gen Z.
- The protests started because of power and water shortages but grew into a wider movement against the government of President Andry Rajoelina.
- Over 20 people died and more than 100 were injured during the protests, according to UN figures.
- Ravalomanana was a retired general and an ally of the former president Rajoelina.
- He was removed as Senate president in October 2025 and arrested in December after not responding to a summons.
- He denies the charges and plans to appeal the court's decision.
- Ravalomanana is also being investigated separately for corruption.
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