Madagascar’s president rose to power off youth discontent and was taken down by it
- Posted on October 15, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Madagascar’s president rose to power off youth discontent and was taken down by it

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Andry Rajoelina was a young, man-of-the-people mayor when he led popular protests against the Madagascar government 16 years ago.