FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 | History Defined

Why Madagascar's Gen Z Revolt Sent The President Running

Madagascar's Gen Z uprising over blackouts, corruption and inequality ousted President Rajoelina, exposing deep youth anger and the nation's fragile governance.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025

Madagascar's president dissolves lower house, ignores calls to resign

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the country’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday in the midst of a military rebellion that led him to flee the country. The embattled leader is sheltering in a "safe place" following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2025

Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his life.

Euronews · Oct 14, 2025

‘No food, no business’: Kenyan women reveal hidden links between climate change and mental health

Researchers in Madagascar, Spain and the Netherlands have also found links between climate change and depression and anxiety.

Euronews · Oct 13, 2025

Madagascar's president claims coup attempt under way after elite army unit seizes control

On Sunday, the minister of armed forces in Madagascar acknowledged an officer selected by a military group supporting demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina to resign as the country's new army chief.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Madagascar's President, From Coup To Calls To Quit

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina first took power in a military-backed coup in 2009 and is now facing demands to quit from a youth-led protest movement backed by an army unit.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2025

Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way

Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Madagascar Army Unit Claims Control, President Says Power-grab Underway

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2025

Madagascar president says 'illegal power grab' underway after army mutiny

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2025

Madagascar’s prime minister calls for calm after elite soldiers join protests against president

Demonstrators march alongside regiment, who earlier in the day said they would not fire on the crowds

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025