Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Madagascar's President Fires Government Amid Protests
People in Madagascar are protesting because they don't have enough electricity and water.
The protests, which started Thursday, have become deadly, prompting the president to dissolve the government on Monday.
The UN reported many deaths and injuries, but the government disputes these numbers.
The president acknowledged the problems.
The protests are inspired by similar youth-led movements, and have led to destruction and looting.
The government has also implemented a nighttime curfew.
Madagascar's president fired the prime minister and government.
Protests were sparked by chronic water and electricity cuts.
At least 22 people have died in clashes, according to the UN.
Protests have drawn inspiration from similar movements in Nepal and Kenya.
A nighttime curfew was imposed in the capital and other cities.
- Who
- Protesters and the Madagascar government
- What
- Protests against water and power cuts, leading to government dismissal
- When
- Protests started Thursday, government dissolved Monday
- Where
- Antananarivo and other major cities in Madagascar
- Why
- Protests were prompted by chronic electricity and water shortages.
United Nations
Madagascar Government
Casualty Figures
United Nations
Reports at least 22 deaths and over 100 injured.
Madagascar Government
Disputes the UN's death count.
- Location
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Main Issues
- Water and electricity shortages
- Casualties
- At least 22 dead, over 100 injured (UN)
- Government Action
- President fired Prime Minister and government
- Protest Inspiration
- Protests in Nepal, Kenya
- Key Figure
- President Andry Rajoelina
