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Madagascar: President asks for year to resolve problems

Madagascar: President asks for year to resolve problems

Update: 2025-10-09
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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country's challenges, promising that if they persist, he will resign. He said this during a town-hall style meeting at his palace with various groups of government supporters. Many attendees had the opportunity to ask the president questions or simply share their views. We hear analysis.

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Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Tanya Hines
Technical Producer: Frank McWeeny
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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Madagascar: President asks for year to resolve problems

Madagascar: President asks for year to resolve problems

BBC World Service