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Madagascar Protests Continue After Youth-Led March Pause

Madagascar Protests Continue After Youth-Led March Pause

People in Madagascar are protesting against their president, Andry Rajoelina, wanting him to step down.

The protests started because of problems like no water and electricity.

They're also unhappy with how the government is run.

The protests have spread across different cities.

The protest leaders paused marches in the capital for a day to rest.

The government dissolved its cabinet, but this didn't stop the protests.

Some protesters are inspired by similar movements in other countries.

The protests are about more than just basic services.

They're about how the country has been governed for a long time and the elites who control it.

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