Madagascar News » Antananarivo News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Inmates struggle to survive extreme conditions while guards enforce brutal discipline inside Madagascar’s notorious Antananarivo prison facility
Life inside Antananarivo Prison in Madagascar represents an extreme test of endurance governed by its own unforgiving definitions of law. This documentary follows guards managing critical daily ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar: confusion in Antananarivo as part of the army mutinies
It was just after 5pm on Saturday 11 October when soldiers from the army’s Personnel and Services Administration Corps (CAPSAT) entered Antananarivo. There was gunfire, but the mutineers appeared to ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar’s president says a coup is underway after soldiers joined antigovernment protests
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. President Andry Rajoelina says a coup attempt is underway after an elite army unit joined youth-led protests in ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar holds elections in hopes of ending years of political turmoil, to restore security
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – In an election that could mark the end of years of political turmoil brought about by a coup in 2009, residents on the island nation of Madagascar are lining up to vote in ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: 2026: Madagascar ex-senate president sentenced to 10 years for Gen Z protest crackdown
A court in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, sentenced former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday, holding him responsible.
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar soldiers join protesters as thousands gather in Antananarivo
Antananarivo (AFP) – A military contingent joined thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Madagascar on Saturday, calling on security forces to "refuse orders to shoot" and condemning police ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar's wave of disappearances exposes 'deeper institutional failings'
A recent surge in disappearances and violent killings on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has fuelled fears across the country and prompted the government to deploy hundreds of security personnel ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Hundreds protest in Madagascar as president to announce new premier
ANTANANARIVO - Security forces dispersed hundreds of protesters with tear gas in Madagascar's capital Monday, injuring at least one, AFP reporters saw, while President Andry Rajoelina was expected to ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar's security forces tear gas opposition
* Police disperse opposition supporters * Opposition says senator detained * Two grenades thrown overnight By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Security forces fired tear gas on ...
News Madagascar » Antananarivo » Security: Madagascar president appeals to security forces
* President calls on armed forces to protect civilians * U.S. embassy encourages non-essential staff to evacuate * UN mediator says talks postponed * EU warns coup would lead to aid suspension (Adds ...