Madagascar Military Seizes Power Amid Youth Protests

Recently, youth-led protests in Madagascar demanding steady electricity and clean water escalated into a political crisis. The protests highlighted chronic issues like power outages and water shortages, with demonstrators using yellow jerrycans and small tin-can lamps as symbols of resistance. The African Union has suspended Madagascar, reflecting international concern over the coup. This event underscores ongoing political instability in Madagascar, with efforts now focused on a transitional government addressing youth demands and governance challenges.