⬆️ REGIONAL | Madagascar Army Overthrows President Rajoelina Amid Nationwide Protests
The Malagasy army has seized power in Madagascar, toppling the government of President Andry Rajoelina after weeks of public unrest over water and electricity shortages. The coup was led by Colonel Mickaël Randrianirina of the CAPSAT regiment (Corps d’Administration et des Services de l’Armée de Terre), who announced the move on national television early Saturday.
Colonel Randrianirina said the military acted “out of patriotism, not politics,” claiming the decision followed widespread appeals from citizens demanding leadership change.
“We did not wake up to fight but rather to answer the call of the people. This is not politics, but pure patriotism,” he said, adding that the army’s goal is to restore order and protect civilians.
The colonel accused the outgoing government of human rights abuses, including excessive force against protesters. He vowed to prevent further bloodshed and maintain military discipline while engaging in dialogue with civil society. “We are open for discussion. The discipline remains, but we are standing with the people,” he said.
Witnesses in Antananarivo reported heavy military presence across the capital following the announcement, with a nationwide curfew declared hours later. President Rajoelina is believed to have fled the capital, though his whereabouts remain unclear.
The coup follows weeks of demonstrations that began as protests over chronic power and water shortages before escalating into calls for the president’s resignation. The United Nations, African Union, and several foreign governments have expressed deep concern, urging calm and the restoration of constitutional order.
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Utunensu.
Our friends in Madagascar had load shedding for only one week, and the army has removed them. Politicians should not be allowed to take citizens for granted. Well done to Madagascar for not tolerating nonsense. I hope this sends a message to other corrupt incompetent presidents to not take their citizens for granted and keep prolonging them to load shedding and high cost of living. Your days are numbered.
REJECT TRiBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
COPY AND PASTE SOUTHERN PROVINCE.
UMUFULO PA MUFULO.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Follow and see if the load shedding will end in a weeks time or for that matter, in another 6 – 8 months…
You think governing a country is like a walk in the park…
That is the more reason the Un Patriotic Patriotic Front left in Very Deep Ditch…
Thank you to HH7 for steering the Ship to the Coast…
We can now see clearly what lays ahead of us…
Now that the soldiers have overthrown the government, who is going to help them fund the budget to end the load shedding and high cost of living?