Focus on Africa: What led to the downfall of Madagascar's president

An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests. Where did it all go wrong for the entrepreneur and former DJ, who first became president in 2009 when he was just 34. Being a park ranger in Africa can be one of the most dangerous professions in the world. We hear from a ranger at Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, who, with a group of others, has picked up an international award for his work. And Ghana’s iconic kente cloth has been officially recognised and granted protected status as a national heritage fabric. Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Alfonso Daniels and Ryan Johnson Technical Producers: Chris Kouzaris and Sarah Kimberley Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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Focus on Africa: What led to the downfall of Madagascar's president is an episode from Africa Daily by BBC.

This episode is 32:11 long.

This episode was published on Oct 15, 2025.

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