Overview
- President Andry Rajoelina named General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as prime minister, presenting him as an efficient and open leader with a background that includes running Madagascar’s basketball federation.
- Security forces dispersed fresh student-led marches in Antananarivo on Monday with stun and tear gas grenades, and at least one young man was hospitalized after being struck by a projectile.
- The Gen Z collective issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the president to meet its demands, warning it would take unspecified steps if he fails to respond.
- The United Nations cites at least 22 people killed and hundreds injured since the protests began on September 25, a toll the Malagasy foreign ministry disputes as security chiefs accuse some demonstrators of violent acts.
- Unions have floated broader action including a customs strike that could curb imports, church leaders have offered mediation, and Malagasy diaspora groups rallied abroad to denounce the crackdown.