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Madagascar Imposes Curfew After Utility Protests Turn Violent

Madagascar Imposes Curfew After Utility Protests Turn Violent

Published SEP 26 2025

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Above: Supporters cheer as members of the collective of opposition candidates march through the streets of Analamahitsy district to protest against the holding of the 2023 Presidential Election, in Antananarivo, on November 14, 2023. Image credit: Rijasolo/Getty Images

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@titrespresse #Madagascar 2:54AM - many cities throughout the big island are complaining about ongoing robberies done under the likes of the purge(movie) loud music blasted to prevent people hearing cry for help and to drain mentally. Protests are s...

@5sur5Afri They are using strategies in the likes of The Purge (movie), throughout the whole city of Antananarivo - everywhere, to drain psychologically people so they wont be able to protest tomorrow. nobody is sleeping rn - its 2:14AM

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There's a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, over youth-led protests. The youth are denouncing the government and demanding the restoration of reliable water and electricity across the country.

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#Madagascar | People seem to be on the streets for a second day in #Antananarivo. Yesterday, protests began due to worsening water cuts and rolling blackouts. After the sun set, parts of the capital were looted and vandalized. Security forces have b...

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