Madagascar President Rajoelina says he had to leave for a secure location to protect his life

Africa • Oct 13, 2025, 8:21 PM

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Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina said on Monday that he had to move to a safe place to protect his life, following weeks of youth protests calling for his resignation. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Dr Luke Freeman of University College London says that Rajoelina, despite first coming to power by championing reform, 'hasn't been able to address the root problems' of Madagascar, instead focusing on 'vanity projects'.

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Madagascar’s embattled leader refuses to resign as unrest deepens

Africa • 1:30 AM

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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was in a “safe place” after an assassination attempt, dismissing calls to quit amid worsening unrest that has driven him into hiding. The twice-delayed speech was his first since a mutinous army unit

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