By Editorial,
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said today he was ready to listen to find solutions to problems facing the poor island nation, but ignored calls for his resignation by a nationwide youth-led protest movement.
The protests have grown since last week into the largest wave of unrest Madagascar has seen in years, tapping into widespread discontent with high levels of poverty and corruption.
The president disbanded the government late on Monday in an attempt to quell public anger, but the move has done little to address grievances that initially erupted in the capital on September 25 over worsening water shortages and power outages. The United Nations says at least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured in the first few days of the protests. The government rejects those figures. END
