Summary
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar announced he will address the nation after protests and some military forces pressured him to resign. Protesters in the capital, Antananarivo, demand political change and are planning more rallies. The nation's unrest has grown since September 25 due to issues like power cuts and is led by a youth movement called Gen Z Madagascar.
Key Facts
- President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar plans to address the nation due to pressure from protesters and some military forces.
- A group of soldiers, known as CAPSAT, has joined the protesters, leading to claims of a coup by the president.
- Rajoelina claims to still be in the country, managing national affairs, but some rumors suggest he has fled.
- The protests started on September 25 because of long electricity and water shortages.
- CAPSAT soldiers played a role in these protests, a significant move because they helped bring Rajoelina to power in a 2009 coup.
- Since the protests began, at least 22 people have died, and over 100 have been injured, according to the United Nations, although the government disputes these figures.
- The Gen Z Madagascar movement, mainly led by students, has organized these protests and dismissed dialogue offers from the government.
