Madagascar protests Stories

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...

Former Malawian president heads SADC fact-finding mission to Madagascar
XINHUA  |  Oct 17, 2025

Mutharika said in his statement that the SADC is following "with grave concern" the political and security developments in Madagascar, and that the SA...

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 military takes control after President Andry Rajoelina flees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

A military statement confirmed the suspension of the Senate, the High Constitutional Court, the Independent National Electoral Commission, the High Co...

President Andry Rajoelina confirms he fled Madagascar, citing threats to his life
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to AP News, the speech was originally planned for national television but had to be broadcast on Facebook after members of the rebelling mil...

African Union rejects any unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 14, 2025

The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) emphasised that the army must "uphold its constitutional mandate and refrain from meddling in political affa...

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...

Madagascar soldiers join mass protests against President Rajoelina’s rule
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

The soldiers, including members of the elite CAPSAT unit, were welcomed with cheers as they escorted demonstrators into May 13 Square, defying orders...

UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar
UN News  |  Oct 10, 2025

Guterres extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and called on the authorities to comply with international human rights law...

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