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Madagascar Coup Leader Randrianirina Becomes Temporary President

Madagascar Coup Leader Randrianirina Becomes Temporary President

Wed 15 Oct 2025 13:54 CEST

The leader of the military coup in Madagascar, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, becomes the country's temporary president. The move comes a day after the former president fled following threats of impeachment

Military Takes Control in Madagascar Amid Political Turmoil

Military Takes Control in Madagascar Amid Political Turmoil

Tue 14 Oct 2025 14:06 CEST

The military elite unit Capsat says it has taken power in Madagascar. The message came just minutes after the national assembly voted to bring the president to trial

Madagascar President Rajoelina Reportedly Flees Amid Unrest

Madagascar President Rajoelina Reportedly Flees Amid Unrest

Mon 13 Oct 2025 16:12 CEST

Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina is reported to have left the country with a French military plane after weeks of political unrest. He himself says that he has been subjected to an assassination attempt and is hiding in a "safe place"

Madagascar Defense Minister Appoints New Army Chief Amid Coup Claims

Madagascar Defense Minister Appoints New Army Chief Amid Coup Claims

Sun 12 Oct 2025 08:36 CEST

According to Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina, an "attempt to illegally and violently take power" is underway in the country. The Minister of Defence has appointed a new army chief nominated by a military unit that has turned against the president

France Returns Skulls to Madagascar After 128 Years

France Returns Skulls to Madagascar After 128 Years

Wed 3 Sept 2025 04:20 CEST

Recently, France returned three skulls to Madagascar. Now the skulls have arrived in the capital Antananarivo