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Deadly protests erupt in Madagascar over chronic blackouts and water cuts

Protesters face security forces as they demonstrate against repeated water and electricity outages in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on 25 September 2025. © Rijasolo / AFP

Anger over chronic water and electricity shortages has exploded into deadly unrest in Madagascar, prompting a night-time curfew in the capital. At least five people were killed in mass protests in Antananarivo on Thursday, hospital sources said.

Despite the curfew, demonstrators built barricades of burning tyres and rubbish and ransacked shops. Cable car stations were also attacked as unrest spread through the city.

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