Madagascar's Colonel Dissolves Government, Faces Youth Uprising

0:00Today is March 10th. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. Madagascar's military leader, Colonel Michael, Randri, and Irina, shocked the nation by dissolving the entire government this week. He dismissed the Prime Minister and all Cabinet members with no explanation given. His spokesperson announced that government functions have stopped, and he'll soon name a new Prime Minister under constitutional rules. Randri and Irina grabbed power last October, ousting President Andrew Rajalina after massive youth protests over chronic power and water shortages swept. The island, the army switched sides to support the demonstrators, leading to his takeover. Young activists from the Gen Z and Gen Y movements who fueled those protests are now turning against him. They issued a 72-hour ultimatum for his resignation, frustrated by slow progress, and demands for more inclusive decision-making. The Sacked Prime Minister, businessman Harin Salama Rajanar Avelo, was appointed back in October to link military and civilian leaders,

1:02but youth groups rejected him right away, calling the pick non-transparent and tied too closely to the old regime. Randri and Irina has promised fresh elections within two years, while the Southern African Development Community pushed for a democracy roadmap by late. February. For now, permanent secretaries are handling daily ministry operations until a new team steps in, hinting at major political changes ahead. DNN is sponsored by our partner. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com