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Gen Z, a youth rebellion across the globe

A protester covers himself with a banner featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide.

Madagascar military ruler shows 300 kg gemstone found in presidential palace

Madagascar's military-led government names mostly civilian cabinet

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, signs documents after being sworn in as president on Friday, taking over from Andry Rajoelina following a coup that ousted him, at the constitutional court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 17, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, leaves after being sworn in as president on Friday, taking over from Andry Rajoelina following a coup that ousted him, at the constitutional court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 17, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

After army coup, Madagascar's Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next

A person joins others holding a flag featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide, during a gathering along Independence Avenue, following the swearing-in of Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president the previous day, after youth-led protests ousted his predecessor, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, speaks after being sworn in as president on Friday taking over from Andry Rajoelina following a coup that ousted him, at the constitutional court in Antanariv , Madagascar, October 17, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president

Malagasy military base welcomes Colonel Michael Randrianirina after he says he takes power during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina says he will be sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina arrives with members of the military to join protesters gathered outside the town hall on Independence Avenue during a nationwide youth-led demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy

Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?

Colonel Michael Randrianirina arrives with members of the military to join protesters gathered outside the town hall on Independence Avenue during a nationwide youth-led demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy

Russia says it hopes bloodshed will be avoided in Madagascar

Spokeswoman of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova attends a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.