“We Are Poor, Angry and Unhappy”: Madagascar Students Lead Fresh Protest in Antananarivo

 Demonstrators — including large numbers of university students — poured into the streets of Antananarivo on Saturday, renewing calls for change amid worsening economic hardship.

Carrying placards with bold slogans such as “We are poor, angry and unhappy” and “Madagascar is ours,” the protesters voiced frustration over rising poverty and limited opportunities for young people.

The rally is the latest in a wave of demonstrations reflecting public discontent with governance and living conditions in the country. Witnesses say the student-led march drew significant attention, signaling growing pressure on authorities to respond to the cries of citizens demanding relief and reform.