"We acknowledge and apologise if members of the government have not carried out the tasks assigned to them, Rajoelina said in speech on state broadcaster Televiziona Malagasy. I understand the anger, the sadness, and the difficulties caused by power cuts and water supply problems. I heard the call, I felt the suffering, I understood the impact on daily life, he said."
"Thousands of people, many dressed in black and chanting for Rajoelina to resign, have marched in the capital Antananarivo since the demonstrations began last week. Riot police use teargas to disperse protesters. Photograph: Zo Andrianjafy/Reuters Police have responded with a heavy hand, firing teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds. More than 100 people have been injured. The UN's human rights office blamed a violent response by security forces for some of the deaths,"
Youth-led protests over water and power cuts swept Madagascar for three days, inspired by Gen Z movements in Kenya and Nepal. The demonstrations became the largest in years and the most serious challenge to President Andry Rajoelina since his 2023 re-election. The UN reported at least 22 people killed and more than 100 injured. Rajoelina dissolved the government, apologised for possible administrative failures, and opened a three-day window for applications for a new premier while promising dialogue with young people and support for businesses hit by looting. Security forces used teargas and rubber bullets; the UN blamed violent security responses for some deaths and attributed other fatalities to gangs, while the foreign ministry rejected the UN casualty figures.
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