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‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests

15 October 2025 at 17:02
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.

© Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times

Young people in Madagascar cheering at a rally in the capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday after Parliament announced the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina.

Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’

15 October 2025 at 06:00
The visual artist Dread Scott, the playwright Lynn Nottage and others have organized a series of actions to unite the arts community against the Trump administration.

© Nate Palmer for The New York Times

Participants in the protests will include (from left, first row), Laura Raicovich and Jenny Polak; (second row) Kris Grey, Dread Scott, Lynn Nottage and Ras Dia; (third row) Julia Jordan, Shanti Avirgan, Annie Dorsen, Tony Gerber, Miguel Luciano, Jed Rothstein and Cassils; (fourth row) Accra Shepp, Hari Kunzru, Larry Krone and Daniel Bejar.

Madagascar Rejoices After Military Takeover and Impeachment

15 October 2025 at 04:39
The change in power came after Parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who faced mounting pressure after weeks of Gen Z protests.

© Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times

People in Madagascar cheer after the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina, in Antananarivo, the capital, on Tuesday.
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