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Post #4452296
2025-09-29 23:45 UTC
"Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved his government in response to mass demonstrations over power and water shortages that turned deadly
The demonstrations have been driven by frustration at years of economic hardship. Madagascar, an island nation off Africa’s southeast coast, is one of the region’s poorest countries.
About 75 percent of its 30 million people lived below the poverty line in 2022, according to the World Bank.
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@CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social 2025-09-29 23:50
About that pirate flag " “One Piece” follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they challenge a corrupt world government while seeking freedom and adventure. Luffy’s ability to stretch beyond physical limits after consuming a magical fruit [is] a powerful metaphor for resilience, while his unwavering quest for freedom against impossible odds resonates with young people navigating politics marked by corruption, inequality and authoritarian excess." https://theconversation.com/from-anime-to-activism-how-the-one-piece-pirate-flag-became-the-global-emblem-of-gen-z-resistance-265526