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...

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...

Madagascar president dissolves parliament ahead of ouster vote

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...

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...

Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament amid apparent coup bid

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...

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...

Madagascar's Presidency dissolves National Assembly

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...

Madagascar president reportedly flees country amid anti-government protests

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country amid ongoing anti-government protests. He said in an online speech on Monday that he had gone to a safe location to protect his life. Rajoelina's specific location has not been...

Nepal’s Gen-Z Protest Goes Global: Madagascar President Flees, Army Steps In

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...

Madagascar's president clings to power as Macron offers support

A Malagasy woman watches President Andry Rajoelina's address to the nation on the official Facebook page of the presidency of Madagascar, from her home in Antananarivo, October 13, 2025. RIJASOLO/AFP Contrary to appearances, Madagascar's...

Madagascar President Rajoelina leaves the country after attempted coup

14 october 2025 - 08:12:44 MA 199 Views Panafrican News Agency Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, announced on Monday night that he had left the country for security reasons following an attempted coup,...

Madagascar President flees country as soldiers join anti-government protests

Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has reportedly fled the country on a French military aircraft, hours before he was scheduled to address the people. French state radio RFI reported on Monday, October 13, that the president, who also has...

Madagascar president flees country amid ‘coup’ warning

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday declared that an attempted coup was underway, according to a statement released by the presidential office. Rajoelina remains in an undisclosed location as unconfirmed reports from opposition...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah says Madagascar developments betray SADC principles

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says it is regrettable that recent developments in Madagascar appear to betray the very principles SADC reaffirmed two months ago during the 45th Ordinary Summit, which was held in that country. In a statement,...

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Goes in Hiding

MADAGASCAR – Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina said on Monday that he was sheltering in a safe place after what he called an attempt on his life. Andry Rajoelina said only the country’s constitution could resolve the impasse, which has seen...

Madagascar’s president is ousted in a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — A colonel in an elite military unit in Madagascar said TuesdayMadagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled Tuesday in a military coup that capped weeks of youth protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of...

Who is Madagascar's fleeing president?

A former DJ once nicknamed "TGV" after the French fast train for his dynamism, Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina was the world's youngest head of state at 34 when he came to power in a coup in 2009. Now the three-time president has fled after...

Madagascar president flees amid military rebellion, says he feared for his life

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country fearing for his life following a military rebellion, but stopped short of announcing his resignation in a late-night address broadcast on social media Monday. The president’s message...

Military seizes power in Madagascar following anti-government protests

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president fled the African island nation saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government protests. Colonel Michael...

Elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar

An elite military unit said it had taken power in Madagascar on Tuesday, after the country’s parliament impeached president Andry Rajoelina after weeks of anti-government protests. Rajoelina, who said on Monday in a Facebook Live video that he had...