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Madagascar military says it seizes power, suspends institutions
Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 A Madagascar army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island nation after its parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s announcement in front of...
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Madagascar's president, hiding in an unknown location, dissolves parliament to deepen crisis (World)
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation after a military rebellion led him to flee the country and go into hiding. Rajoelina issued a decree...
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Madagascar’s Presidency dissolves National Assembly
The Presidency of Madagascar on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, the lower house of the bicameral Malagasy Parliament, according to a decree issued by the presidency. “The National Assembly is dissolved, in accordance...
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Madagascar president dissolves parliament to block impeachment
Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina said he has dissolved the national assembly – the lower house of parliament – with immediate effect. This came after the opposition said it would start impeachment proceedings against him in...
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Madagascar’s president, hiding in an unknown location, dissolves parliament to deepen crisis
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation after a military rebellion led him to flee the country and go into...
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Madagascar’s President Dissolves Parliament to Deepen Crisis
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation after a military rebellion led him to flee the country and go into...
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Today in Africa — October 14, 2025: Cameroon Opposition Leader Declares Victory in Presidential Election, Madagascar President Is Impeached as Military Seizes Power, Akinola Davies Jr.’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Heads to Oscars
NEWS OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. Cameroon opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary casts his ballot on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He declared victory in the presidential election today. by...
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Madagascar President Rajoelina Dissolves Parliament Ahead Of Ouster Vote
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an opposition-led vote to force him out of office over the island nation’s spiralling political crisis. Rajoelina has faced over two weeks of deadly...
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What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar’s military coup
Madagascar’s military seized power from the civilian government on Tuesday, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the… Madagascar’s military seized power from the civilian government on Tuesday, a high-ranking...
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Madagascar pres dissolves lower house of parliament in midst of apparent coup attempt
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar -- ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation after a military rebellion led him to...
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Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament cri...
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ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the country’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday in the midst of a military rebellion that led him to flee the country. Rajoelina issued a decree for the National...
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Nepal’s Gen-Z Protest Goes Global: Madagascar President Flees, Army Steps In
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Antananarivo (Madagascar): When Madagascar’s army announced it had taken charge of the country, the echoes of youth-led uprisings in Nepal could be felt across the streets of the capital. The impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina followed weeks...
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Military seizes power in Madagascar as Gen Z protests force regime change
An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country following weeks of youth-led protests. Rajoelina had refused to...
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Madagascar president dissolves parliament ahead of impeachment vote
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina addresses a state ceremony, September 2, 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. ALEXANDER JOE / AP Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday, October 14, dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an...
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Madagascar president reportedly fled country on French plane
ALBAWABA - French media reportedly said that Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country amid violent protests which erupted weeks ago against him and his government. In a speech broadcast on social media Monday evening,...
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Madagascar’s president is ousted in a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled Tuesday in a military coup that capped weeks of youth… ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled Tuesday in a military coup...
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Madagascar president dissolves parliament ahead of ouster vote
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ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an opposition-led vote to force him out of office over the island nation's spiralling political crisis. Rajoelina has faced over two...
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Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament amid apparent coup bid
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By contributor Associated Press reporters Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina addressing a state ceremony in Antananarivo, Madagascar, in September (Alexander Joe/AP) Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the country’s lower house of...
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Military colonel announces that the armed forces are taking control in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A colonel in an elite military unit in Madagascar said Tuesday the armed forces are taking power in the Indian Ocean nation. His announcement came almost immediately after parliament voted to impeach President Andry...
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Madagascar's Presidency dissolves National Assembly
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ANTANANARIVO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Presidency of Madagascar on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, the lower house of the Malagasy bicameral Parliament, according to a decree issued by the Presidency. "The National...
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