Madagascar army says it has taken control after President Rajoelina impeached
Africa • Oct 14, 2025, 10:15 AM
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The head of an elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday that it had seized power, minutes after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for “desertion of duty”. Rajoelina fled the country on Monday after weeks of protest, saying he feared for his life.
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Military says it plans to rule alongside transition government
Africa • 9:40 AM
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The Madagascar elite military group which says it has taken power announced it will be ruling alongside a transitional civilian government for the next two years and that elections will be held. The fast-changing political situation comes after weeks of
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Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?
Africa • 8:24 AM
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Entrepreneurship, politics, and controversy, Madagascar's controversial president Andry Rajoelina, has had an unusual path to power. He is now in exile following a wave of unprecedented protests in his country. Emily Boyle takes a look back at his life a
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