African Union rejects any unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar
The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) emphasised that the army must "uphold its constitutional mandate and refrain from meddling in political affairs," while urging the government to address structural causes of instability through an inclusive national dialogue.
The African Union (AU) has rejected any attempt at an unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar, expressing deep concern over the escalating protests and violence in the country.
In a communiqué adopted at its peace and security 1305th meeting on October 13, 2025, the AU called on all Malagasy stakeholders, civilian and military, to exercise restraint and prioritise peaceful, consensual solutions to the crisis.
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The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) emphasised that the army must "uphold its constitutional mandate and refrain from meddling in political affairs," while urging the government to address structural causes of instability through an inclusive national dialogue.
The PSC further requested the AU Commission to appoint a Special Envoy on Madagascar, strengthen the AU Liaison Office in Antananarivo, and coordinate efforts with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Indian Ocean Commission to help restore peace and constitutional order.
This meeting comes a day after RFI reported that the country's President Andry Rajoelina had fled the country aboard a French military aircraft as protests and a growing military mutiny threatened his rule.
The evacuation reportedly followed an understanding reached with French President Emmanuel Macron, though French officials insist they are not intervening militarily in the ongoing crisis.
The unrest, which began on September 25 over widespread water and electricity cuts, has since escalated into a nationwide movement demanding Rajoelina's resignation.
Security forces have used force to disperse demonstrations, while sections of the paramilitary gendarmerie have reportedly joined protesters, seizing control of some units.
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