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A4D EP 68 | Madagascar’s Military Coup: How Gen Z Protests Toppled Rajoelina – Insights from a CSO Leader
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
In this episode, the A4D Team sits down with Lalaina Randriarimanana, Co-Founder and General Coordinator of Liberty 32, to discuss the recent protests in Madagascar. Together, they explore the role of Gen Z in driving change, the reasons behind President Andry Rajoelina’s flight from the country, military take over and what the future holds for Madagascar.
Introduction
Lalaina Randriarimanana’s Background
Boycotting Elections in Madagascar
The Removal of President Andry Rajoelina
How We Got Here - A Timeline
Trusting The Military?
AU Suspends Madagascar
The Future of Madagascar
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In this episode, the A4D Team sits down with Lalaina Randriarimanana, Co-Founder and General Coordinator of Liberty 32, to discuss the recent protests in Madagascar. Together, they explore the role of Gen Z in driving change, the reasons behind President Andry Rajoelina’s flight from the country, military take over and what the future holds for Madagascar.(00:30) Introduction(02:00) Lalaina Randriarimanana’s Background(13:50) Boycotting Elections in Madagascar(28:30) The Removal of President Andry Rajoelina(34:55) How We Got Here - A Timeline(39:10) Trusting The Military?(47:30) AU Suspends Madagascar(56:00) The Future of Madagascar(1:03:20) Conclusion