2 w. ago FG must not use alleged coup plot to silence opposition – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the federal government not to exploit reports of an alleged coup plot as read more FG must not use alleged coup plot to silence opposition – ADC

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2 w. ago Madagascar President Names Civilian PM After Military Takeover

The new president has promised a civilian government and collaboration with "all the driving forces of the nation" after the military takeover, rejecting last week accusations of having led a coup. The post Madagascar President Names Civilian PM After Military Takeover appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Madagascar’s Military Leader Sworn In As President Amid Political Upheaval

Madagascar’s political landscape shifted dramatically this week as Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the 51-year-old commander of the elite CAPSAT unit, was sworn in as president, following a military intervention that forced President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. The ceremony at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo on Friday, October 17, 2025, formalised his appointment, drawing […]

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2 w. ago Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s president after dramatic military takeover

Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president on Friday, marking the climax of a fast-moving power struggle that has read more Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s president after dramatic military takeover

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2 w. ago Impeached Madagascar President Confirms He Fled Says In ‘Safe Place’

Rajoelina accused the National Assembly of colluding with the military to remove him from office. The post Impeached Madagascar President Confirms He Fled Says In ‘Safe Place’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago African Union suspends Madagascar after military coup ousts civillian president

The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar following a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power, deepening political read more African Union suspends Madagascar after military coup ousts civillian president

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2 w. ago Military Seizes Power In Madagascar As President Impeached, Flees

Madagascar experienced a dramatic shift in power as an elite military unit, CAPSAT, assumed control of the country following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina. The move came after the national assembly voted to remove Rajoelina for desertion of duty, amid weeks of anti-government protests over power shortages and water supply issues. On Tuesday commander […] The post Military Seizes Power In Madagascar As President Impeached, Flees appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Elite unit of Madagascar army seizes power in tiny Indian Ocean country

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina read more Elite unit of Madagascar army seizes power in tiny Indian Ocean country

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2 w. ago Madagascar Military Unit Seizes Power After President Impeached

CAPSAT played a major role in the 2009 coup that first brought Rajoelina to power. The post Madagascar Military Unit Seizes Power After President Impeached appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Madagascar’s National Assembly Votes To Impeach President

The resolution passed with 130 votes in favour -- well above the two-thirds constitutional threshold required in the 163-member chamber The post JUST IN: Madagascar’s National Assembly Votes To Impeach President appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Madagascar President Rajoelina Dissolves Parliament Ahead Of Ouster Vote

"This decree shall enter into force immediately upon its publication by radio and/or television broadcast." the presidency said The post Madagascar President Rajoelina Dissolves Parliament Ahead Of Ouster Vote appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests – Reuters

Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was under way as more soldiers threw read more Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests – Reuters

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3 w. ago Madagascar faces military mutiny as elite soldiers turn against president

A powerful military unit in Madagascar has declared that it is taking control of the country’s armed forces, escalating a read more Madagascar faces military mutiny as elite soldiers turn against president

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4 w. ago Madagascar protest deepens as president appoints new prime minister

Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s president, has named a new prime minister in a bid to restore order after weeks of mounting read more Madagascar protest deepens as president appoints new prime minister

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4 w. ago Madagascar President Taps General For PM In Bid To Defuse Protests

In the latest days of youth-led marches, security forces dispersed hundreds of demonstrators with tear gas in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo. The post Madagascar President Taps General For PM In Bid To Defuse Protests appeared first on Channels Television.

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