Middle-East
12/12 • REFLECTIONS FROM SYRIA
Archdeacon Imad Zoorob, currently at All Saints Church in Jaramana-Damascus, reflects on the rapid developments in Syria.
02/10 • MADAGASCAR
Madagascar is in turmoil after youth-led protests erupted across the capital and other cities in late September.
Anglican Missions
Oct 2, 2025
Madagascar is in turmoil after youth-led protests erupted across the capital and other cities in late September.
Sparked by chronic blackouts, water shortages, and political frustration, the unrest has drawn thousands into the streets.
Protesters, many aligning with global Gen Z movements, have called for President Andry Rajoelina’s resignation, carrying placards that read “Rajoelina Out” and “We just want water”.
In response, the government imposed a nightly curfew and deployed security forces. Clashes escalated, with the UN reporting at least 22 dead and over 100 injured. The UN Human Rights Office expressed alarm over the violence and called for restraint.
On 29 September, President Rajoelina dissolved the government, promising a new cabinet to address national challenges. Protesters remain skeptical, demanding structural reform and accountability.
More than 75% of Madagascar’s population lives in poverty, and prolonged blackouts (some lasting up to 12 hours a day) have deepened frustration.
The crisis reflects more than just failing infrastructure. It reveals a generational demand for dignity, justice, and voice, made louder by decades of broken systems and growing economic inequality.
PRAYER POINTS:
- Pray for peace and protection for Madagascar’s youth and communities, especially those affected by violence and loss.
- Pray for wise and accountable leadership as the country attempts to form a new government.
- Pray that Madagascar’s urgent needs—for clean water, reliable power, and public trust—will be met with justice, not repression.
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