Madagascar struggles to deal with wave of kidnappings hitting capital city
29 Jul 2026, 13:08 GMT
By FRANCE24
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/madagascar-struggles-to-deal-with-wave-of-kidnappings-hitting-capital-city
In Madagascar, the capital remains shaken. Since the end of June, a wave of disappearances and kidnappings has hit Antananarivo, affecting mostly children and teenagers. Last Friday, the country observed a national day of mourning for the victims. The government has announced the creation of an anti-kidnapping task force, as reports continue to come in. FRANCE 24's Aurélie Kouman met with police officers and victims' families.