French national Guy Baret is detained alongside Malagasy army officer over alleged conspiracy to destabilise Madagascar.
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From Nepal to Madagascar, Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen looks at how young people, in particular Gen Z, are protesting.
Madagascar has sworn in army leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president, just days after a military takeover.
Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.
Madagascar’s Gen Z declared victory after the president fled, but will they have a say in the country’s future?
Military leader to take his oath as president on Friday as African Union calls for the restoration of civilian rule.
Colonel Randrianirina set to assume presidency in Madagascar after President Andry Rajoelina removed.
Uncertainty looms in Madagascar as military leader Michael Randrianirina is expected to take charge of the country.
As president flees and army takes control, Gen Z protesters demand water, electricity and a well-functioning country.
The military in Madagascar is now in charge after the president fled and the parliament voted to impeach him.
Rajoelina’s move to flee the country and dissolve the parliament from exile has created a political crisis amid unrest.
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