Madagascar army Stories

Madagascar steps down as SADC chair to focus on national recovery and reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The interim government said the move was prompted by “the evolving national political context” and the need to concentrate resources on the ongoing Re...

Can the AU prevent coups like Madagascar's?
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

Madagascar's suspension by the African Union has reignited debate over the bloc's power to prevent military takeovers. Experts question whether its to...

Madagascar military leader to become transitional president
DW News  |  Oct 16, 2025

It all comes after Randrianirina announced on Tuesday that the armed forces were taking power of the country, following the impeachment of former pres...

Madagascar’s political crisis deepens as President Rajoelina dissolves parliament
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

In an attempt to ease the unrest, Rajoelina sacked his entire government last month, but street clashes have continued, resulting in deadly confrontat...

Madagascar military backs protests, installs new army chief amid anti-government uprising
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Since gaining independence from France in 1960, Madagascar's army has repeatedly intervened in power struggles, most notably in the 2009 coup that bro...

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