Madagascar Gen Z protests: Police fire rubber bullets as demonstrations reject President Rajoelina's offer

President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.

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At least 1,000 protesters marched through Madagascar's capital on Thursday, some hurling objects at security personnel.

The movement behind the protest, known as Gen Z Mada, rejected President Andry Rajoelina's offer to attend talks on Wednesday, demanding once again that he resign.

The group argued they could not engage with a government that has been repressing them as they demand basic human rights.

Security forces "charged at protesters with armoured vehicles", news agency AFP reported on Thursday, adding that police had made numerous arrests.