Madagascar political crisis – level 1

Madagascar political crisis

20-10-2025 15:00

In Madagascar, people protest against President Andry Rajoelina. Many young people want him to leave. Some soldiers help the protesters.

The president hides in a safe place. He stops the national assembly and fires some workers. People do not know who the leader is now.

People want better water and electricity. They want a new leader. People hope that they can vote soon and have a new government. Everyone is worried about what will happen next.

Difficult words: hide (to go somewhere where other people cannot see you), national assembly (a group of people who make laws for a country), fire (to make someone leave their job).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What basic services and governmental changes are protesters in Madagascar calling for?

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