Will coup of Madagascar overshadow its Gen Z revolution? | The Take
Oct 17, 2025 | The Take
Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters are declaring victory this week after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country and Col
Oct 17, 2025 | The Take
Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters are declaring victory this week after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country and Colonel Michael Randrianirina declared himself president. This comes after young people led weeks of anti-government protests. But with military leaders taking control and government institutions suspended, is this really the change Madagascar's Gen Z wants for their country?
In this episode:
Rose Mumanya, political risk analyst
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This episode was produced by Melanie Marich, Noor Wazwaz, Amy Walters, Tracie Hunte with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Farhan Rafid and Fatima Shafiq and our host, Malike Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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