Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power. With the whereabouts of the 51-year-old president unknown,

The president of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has fled the African nation to become the latest world leader ousted by Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across the world.

Evacuation follows agreement between Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina, French President Emmanuel Macron, RFI reports - Anadolu Ajansı

Paul Rafanoharana Maillot was freed by Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, who then fled the country. 'I don't want to be used as a pawn,' he told Le Monde in an interview.

On September 25, 2025, Madagascar's youth, known as 'Gen Z Madagascar', ignited a powerful anti-government protest via social media, demanding essential services and justice.

Embassy denies ‘interpretations that may have been drawn from’ recent public comments by prefect of Reunion island amid anti-government protests in Madagascar - Anadolu Ajansı

The military in Madagascar seized power Tuesday after weeks of protests over corruption, power and water shortages forced the country's president into hiding.

KLM's French division has suspended flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, from October 11 to October 13 inclusive "due to the security situation" on the ground,