Anti-government protests have resumed in several Madagascar cities for a third week, with demonstrators now demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina. Police in Antananarivo used teargas to disperse protesters, many of whom are university students, who initially rallied against power and water outages but are now voicing broader grievances including widespread poverty and corruption.

• These are the largest protests in Madagascar in recent years, inspired by similar "Gen Z" demonstrations in Kenya and Nepal.
• The United Nations reported at least 22 people killed and over 100 injured in the initial days of the protests, figures rejected by the government.
• President Rajoelina, who fired his cabinet last week, stated he is ready to listen to grievances but ignored calls for his resignation; his office claims the movement is being "exploited by political actors."