Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces in Morocco, as youth-led demonstrations continued for a fourth day.

Hundreds marched through the streets across Morocco on Tuesday night, demanding better social services and less corruption.

Gen Z protests: Youth-led demonstrations in three countries 

Gen Z Protesters Take to the Streets in Several Countries Across the World

Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina was forced to dissolve the government following deadly protests by the country’s youth over frequent power and water cuts. At least 22 people have died and hundreds injured, according to the United Nations.

Madagascar dissolves government after deadly youth protests 

Madagascar's president on Friday, September 27, sacked his energy minister in a bid to calm protests over power cuts and water shortages, which had left wreckage strewn across the capital a day earlier. 


Madagascar protest: Damaged buildings, shops & burnt cars | Madagascar Energy Minister sacked 

Madagascar held a ceremony to mark the return of three skulls belonging to men killed by French troops in 1897, including one believed to be that of a former king. Watch to know more on this!

Madagascar receives skull of beheaded king returned by France 

A giant 'devil frog' existed around 70 million years ago on planet Earth and ate the baby dinosaurs, revealed a shocking study. The 'devil frog' was as big as a beach ball and has been named as "Beelzebufo" - which is a combination of the Greek word "Beelzebub" meaning devil along with the toad's Latin word which is "bufo".

This giant devilish animal once feasted on dinosaurs. Does this animal still exist?

In a mysterious discovery, a giant millipede with numerous legs was again spotted in the Makira Forest of Madagascar after 126 years. It was found along with 20 other species which have been lost in time including the ant-like flower beetles, iridescent fish and even jumping spiders.

Ancient giant millipede reappears in Madagascar's forest after over 120 years. Has anything changed so far?

Researchers have captured the first video evidence of a terrestrial leech species jumping, settling a long-standing debate in the scientific community. The footage, recorded by Mai Fahmy, a postdoctoral researcher at Fordham University, in Madagascar in 2017, shows leeches which are a type of Chtonobdella coiling their bodies back and then launching themselves into the air.

Watch | First-ever evidence of jumping leeches found in Madagascar

A tropical cyclone that swept across the island of Madagascar killed at least 20 people and displaced thousands more. On the flipside, there is a cycle of extreme weather, mostly drought in southern Africa which has left some 20 million facing hunger.

Cyclone Gamane wreaks havoc in Madagascar

Madagascar's Parliament has passed a law which allows chemical and, in some cases, surgical castration of those found guilty of raping a minor. The move has prompted criticism from international rights groups, but activists in the country have supported it.

Madagascar to castrate child rapists after parliament passes controversial law

Voting has ended in Madagascar’s presidential election after a turbulent campaign period marred by boycotts and allegations of election irregularities.

Madagascar Polls: Round 1 voting concludes

There’s a lot at stake in Madagascar. The incumbent president, Andry Rajoelina, is facing a turbulent path to re-election as protests and legal challenges rock the political landscape. Rajoelina, who has held a firm grip on power for years, is determined to continue his tenure. Despite a history of ups and downs, he remains resolute in his quest for re-election

Madagascar: Rajoelina optimistic of being re-elected | World of Africa

Amid heightened political tensions, authorities in Madagascar imposed a curfew on Wednesday (Nov 15) a day ahead of the presidential elections scheduled on Thursday (Nov 16), after a majority of opposition candidates boycotted the polls in the country.

Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo ahead of presidential elections

Six prominent presidential candidates in Madagascar told AFP on Monday they plan to boycott this week's elections, worsening a political crisis engulfing the country.

Six presidential candidates in Madagascar call for election boycott

The first round of Madagascar's Presidential election, initially scheduled for November 9, has been postponed by a week following the injury of former President Marc Ravalomanana during an opposition demonstration. The election, in which incumbent president Andry Rajoelina is a candidate, has been in the making for several weeks in a climate that continues to deteriorate.

Madagascar: Opposition candidates protest 'institutional coup' | World Of Africa

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has resigned after he was officially confirmed as a candidate in the Indian Ocean Island nation's presidential elections scheduled for November 9, according to the country's constitutional court.

Madagascar president resigns ahead of polls in November

At least 12 people were killed Friday in a crowd stampede at a stadium in the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo, the prime minister of the Indian Ocean nation Christian Ntsay said.

12 dead, over 80 injured in Stadium stampede in Madagascar

At least 12 people were killed, and 80 others injured on Friday (August 25th) in a stampede at a stadium in the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo. The stampede, as per a Xinhua News Agency report citing government sources, happened at the entrance to the Barea stadium in the Madagascan capital, prior to the opening ceremony of the 11th Indian Ocean Games.

At least 12 killed, 80 injured in stampede at stadium in Madagascar capital Antananarivo

The president of Madagascar is under fire when documents revealed that Andry Rajoelina is French. The revelation implies that he signed a contract with Paris in 2014 to get French citizenship.

Leaked documents show Madagascar's President to be partially French

After striking Madagascar for the second time on Monday, Cyclone Freddy might make landfall in Mozambique later this week. Four people died on the Indian Ocean island, raising Freddy's death toll to 21.

Cyclone Freddy update: After Madagascar, rising alerts in Mozambique; Might set new record with return

Cyclone Freddy struck Madagascar late on Feb 21 with gusts of up to 180 km per hour. The storm has displaced 11,047 people & flooded 2,276 houses.

Cyclone Freddy in Madagascar

Cyclone Freddy, an intense tropical weather system battered Madagascar's east coast with heavy rain and powerful winds tearing roofs off houses and triggering a storm surge. According to reports at least one person has been killed in the cyclone.

Madagascar hit by Cyclone Freddy

In Pics | Cyclone Cheneso wrecks havoc in Madagascar, dozens killed while thousands still displaced

At least two dozen Madagascans have died and tens of thousands have been left homeless since a severe tropical storm made landfall in North-Eastern Madagascar. @mollygambhir tells you more.

Cyclone Cheneso kills dozens in Madagascar

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