African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president Army assumed power after parliament voted to impeach Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
Madagascar Adjusts To Military Rule After Colonel Seizes Power Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina's impeachment and pledged elections in less than two years. International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025
Madagascar's military coup leader tells AP he is "taking the position of president" Madagascar’s military coup leader has said he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Madagascar army seizes power after president Rajoelina flees country Madagascar’s army has taken control of the country after parliament voted to remove President Andry Rajoelina, a former disc jockey who led the island nation twice since 2009. He fled the country following weeks of youth-led protests over corruption, poor governance and shortages of water and electricity. Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2025
What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar's military coup Madagascar’s military has seized power from the civilian government, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Photos of a colonel announcing military takeover in Madagascar after president flees A colonel from an elite military unit, Michael Randrianirina, announced that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar, after weeks of youth-led protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunities. Randrianirina made the statement after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who fled. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar Announcement comes after country’s parliament impeaches president after weeks of anti-government protests The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
Madagascar: Is there a coup, and why has the president fled the country? Andry Rajoelina alleges attempts to assassinate him and carry out a coup The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Madagascar's president claims coup attempt under way after elite army unit seizes control On Sunday, the minister of armed forces in Madagascar acknowledged an officer selected by a military group supporting demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina to resign as the country's new army chief. Euronews · Oct 12, 2025