Protesters returned to the streets of Madagascar today for a third consecutive week, demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina. In the capital, Antananarivo, police fired teargas to disperse crowds, many of them university students voicing frustration over poverty, corruption, and failing infrastructure. The demonstrations were initially sparked by water and power shortages but have since evolved into broader anti-government protests.

 

 

The unrest has spread to cities like Toliara and Diego Suarez. Despite firing his cabinet last week, Rajoelina has refused to step down. The United Nations reported at least 22 deaths and over 100 injuries, figures disputed by the government.