Mass protests in Madagascar over power cuts, water shortages, and alleged corruption has put President Andry Rajoelina under mounting pressure, as the youth-led Gen Z Madagascar movement gave him until Wednesday night to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike.

The group, which led nearly two weeks of demonstrations, demanded the removal of Senate President Richard Ravalomanana and investigations into businessman Mamy Ravatomanga, a close ally of Rajoelina. Despite the president’s dismissal of his government and the appointment of army General Rufin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister, unrest continued, with opposition groups calling the move a provocation.

At least 22 people were killed and 100 were injured in clashes, according to the UN. While Rajoelina launched a “national dialogue” with various stakeholders, Gen Z Madagascar and labour unions refused to participate, accusing the government of staging a façade of consultation.