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Madagascar Curfew Imposed Amid Violent Protests and Looting

9/26/2025

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Madagascar authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Antananarivo (7 p.m.–5 a.m.) to restore order after protests over outages.
Police used teargas on protesters, with some looting a mall and vandalizing lawmakers' homes.
General Angelo Ravelonarivo said a minority exploited the protests to damage property.
Critics blame President Andry Rajoelina's government for worsening conditions; protesters chanted for water and electricity.

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Story summary

Madagascar authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Antananarivo (7 p.m.–5 a.m.) to restore order after protests over outages.
Police used teargas on protesters, with some looting a mall and vandalizing lawmakers' homes.
General Angelo Ravelonarivo said a minority exploited the protests to damage property.
Critics blame President Andry Rajoelina's government for worsening conditions; protesters chanted for water and electricity.