Protests have erupted once more in major cities across Madagascar, now in their third consecutive week, with demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina's resignation. The protests, originally sparked by dissatisfaction over water and power failures, have expanded to address broader socio-economic grievances facing the nation.

Police have responded with teargas, particularly in the capital city, Antananarivo, in an effort to disperse the crowds, which include a significant number of university students. The ongoing protests mirror recent youth-led movements in Kenya and Nepal, highlighting general discontent over enduring poverty and allegations of governmental corruption.

Despite Madagascar's wealth in minerals, biodiversity, and agricultural resources, it remains one of the wor

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