Madagascar President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth Protests, Seeks New Premier
Madagascar President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth Protests, Seeks New Premier Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved his government following widespread youth-led protests across the Indian Ocean island nation. The demonstrations, sparked by severe water and power cuts, have reportedly led to at least 22 deaths and over 100 injuries, according to UN figures, although the Malagasy foreign ministry disputes these numbers. The protests, which began last week and intensified with further marches in the capital Antananarivo, represent the most…