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I Remain Madagascar President – Rajoelina Speaks Out From Hiding
An elite Madagascar military unit on Tuesday announced that it had taken over power in the East African nation of Madagascar. The announcement follows weeks of anti-government protest in the country as well as the decision of the lawmakers in the...
Madagascar Protesters Celebrate Ahead Of Planned Removal Of President
Protesters in Madagascar have celebrated the expected removal of their president, Andry Rajoelina. In a video seen by SaharaReporters and shared by Reuters, protesters were seen dancing to music and holding placards in a celebratory mood....

Madagascar's president dissolves national assembly, sparking anger among protesters
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the country's national assembly — the lower house of parliament — with immediate effect on Tuesday, the presidency said in a statement published on Facebook. The move escalates a standoff between...

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...

Chaos in Madagascar: President Flees as Rumors of Military Coup Grow
Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina appeared to reach the end of the line on Tuesday, fleeing the country amid rumors of a coup and unsuccessfully attempting to dissolve Parliament before it could impeach him. Huge public...
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament cri...
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...

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...

Madagascar’s military coup leader ‘taking position of president’
Madagascar’s military coup leader said on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president”. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, said he expected to be sworn in as the Indian...

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...

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...
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 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,...

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...