Madagascar News News Madagascar » Politics: Madagascar’s pattern of popular revolts gets its Gen Z update
Madagascar is experiencing its fifth political crisis since the island gained independence from France in 1960. President Andry Rajoelina fled the country on Monday after weeks of protest led by ...
News Madagascar » Politics: Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
Those who rise to power through a coup often fall by the same means. That is one of the takeaways from events in Madagascar, where on Oct. 14, 2025, the military seized power after weeks of protests ...
News Madagascar » Politics: Press group calls for Madagascar authorities to investigate attacks on press members
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday urged Madagascar authorities to investigate two shootings and two assaults of journalists covering current the political upheaval and protests.
News Madagascar » Politics: Madagascar’s Gen Z Revolt Meets the Deep State
Col. Michael Randrianirina, commander of the CAPSAT military unit, announces to protesters that the armed forces have taken control of the country in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 14, 2025 (AP photo ...
News Madagascar » Politics: Madagascar: 13 charged in plot to kill interim leader Randrianirina
Soldiers loyal to Colonel Michael Randrianirina leave the gate of the CAPSAT barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on October 14, 2025.
News Madagascar » Politics: Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
News Madagascar » Politics: NextSource says Molo operations not affected by Madagascar political situation
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