Why is Gen Z protesting in Madagascar?

Why is Gen Z protesting in Madagascar?

Author: BBC World Service September 29, 2025 Duration: 30:44

Authorities in Madagascar impose a curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, after protests over frequent power and water shortages turn violent. As the police continue to patrol the streets, we ask whether the government has improved conditions in the country?

Also in the programme: The Island of Seychelles, one of the richest countries in Africa, holds a re-run of the presidential elections after the first secured no outright winner.

And two years on from the earthquake in Morocco, what kind of support have survivors received from the government?

Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan, Jewel Kiriungi, Joseph Keen Senior Producer: Sunita Nahar Technical Producer: Philip Bull Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard


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