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From Bangladesh to Mexico, one lesson: Gen Z has power. It needs patience

November 19, 2025 12:12 pm

What the world is witnessing is a generation that has the courage to shake political structures but not yet the tools to rebuild them. But the challenge lies in what comes after the uprising

From Madagascar to Bangladesh, a digital generation is demanding justice, dignity, and a seat at the table

October 17, 2025 2:00 pm

Their protests look messy, even chaotic at times, but chaos is the beginning of order. Let’s avoid the mistake of dismissing this global youth awakening as the restlessness of an entitled generation

From Peru to Nepal, Gen Z leads wave of youth-led protests worldwide

October 17, 2025 10:56 am

As Peru's youth is protesting for the president's resignation, Madagascar's President was was forced out of power this week.

What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar's military coup

October 15, 2025 10:26 am

The ouster of Rajoelina, who himself came to power as a transitional leader in a military-backed coup in 2009, capped weeks of protests led by young people fed up with power.

Madagascar military seizes power after parliament impeaches President amid youth-led revolt

October 14, 2025 9:09 pm

The announcement followed a parliamentary vote to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who has since fled the country amid the rebellion.

Madagascar president hiding in 'safe place' amid Gen Z protest and alleged coup attempt

October 14, 2025 7:17 am

Though the Madagascar president didn’t reveal his exact whereabouts, earlier unconfirmed reports stated that he had fled the country on a French military aircraft.

Madagascar cyclone Gamane kills at least 18, displaces thousands

March 29, 2024 10:25 pm

Tropical cyclone Gamane, which crossed the northeast of Madagascar on Wednesday and Thursday, displaced more than 20,000 people.

Madagascar to castrate child rapists, prompts criticism and support

February 11, 2024 8:33 pm

Parliament in the Indian Ocean island nation of 28 million passed the law on Feb 2 and the Senate, the upper house, approved it last week.

'Green Triangle' named after Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in Madagascar's capital as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

March 17, 2022 11:27 am

Mayor of Antananarivo Naina Andriantsitohaina and India's Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar inaugurated the green space on Wednesday at a special ceremony in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo.

Several dead as Cyclone Batsirai slams into Madagascar

February 06, 2022 11:07 pm

The tropical storm struck Madagascar's eastern coast at full force, killing at least six people. Several towns have experienced widespread damage and flooding, according to reports.

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