Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Curfew Imposed in Madagascar Capital Amid Protests
In Madagascar, people were very upset about not having electricity or water, so they marched and protested.
The police tried to stop them with teargas.
During the protests, some stores were robbed and a shopping mall was burned, along with homes of some lawmakers that were looted.
Because of the problems, the government decided everyone has to stay inside from 7 pm to 5 am.
They hope things will calm down soon.
Protests erupted in Antananarivo, Madagascar, due to power and water issues.
Demonstrators marched, chanting and carrying placards, demanding solutions.
Police used teargas to disperse protesters.
A curfew was imposed in the capital from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
A shopping mall was looted and burned, and homes of lawmakers were also targeted.
- Who
- Protesters and authorities in Madagascar
- What
- Protests against power and water shortages and the subsequent imposition of a curfew
- When
- Thursday, following protests earlier in the day
- Where
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Why
- Protests were due to frequent power outages and water shortages.
- Location
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Cause of Protests
- Frequent power outages and water shortages
- Protest Actions
- Marching, chanting, carrying placards
- Response
- Police used teargas; curfew imposed
- Curfew Hours
- 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Incidents
- Looting and burning of a shopping mall, looting of homes of two lawmakers.