What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was ‘in the shadows’ before launching a coup

A little-known army colonel became Madagascar’s president on Friday after a rapid power grab. He was sworn in as his ...

Soldiers threaten to seize state TV in Madagascar, presidency says, amid warnings of coup attempt

Soldiers have threatened to seize the state TV headquarters in Madagascar as President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the ...
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Madagascar on edge as embattled president's address delayed

A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for his resignation, was delayed twice Monday as a group of armed forces ...

A timeline of all the major events in Madagascar’s military coup

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The military has seized power in a coup in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar and ousted ...

As it happened: Madagascar military says it has seized power

25 September - A youth-led online movement, known as Gen Z Mada, takes up the politicians’ cause and kickstarts protests in ...