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Andry Rajoelina

Madagascar president dissolves parliament as protests intensify

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly in an effort to maintain control amid escalating political unrest.

14 Oct 2025-17:34
Madagascar president flees as soldiers rebel

On Monday, an opposition official confirmed that Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina had left the country after an elite military unit appeared to turn against the government in what seemed like a coup.

13 Oct 2025-20:51
Embattled Madagascar President to address nation after coup warning

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina is set to address the nation on Monday evening, his office said, following a weekend in which he lost the support of a key army unit amid youth-led protests calling for his resignation.

13 Oct 2025-14:55
Madagascar president warns of coup attempt amid escalating protests

Madagascar’s presidency has warned of an attempted coup as more soldiers joined youth-led protests that have shaken the country for over two weeks. The unrest, initially sparked by power outages and water shortages, now poses the most serious challenge to President Andry Rajoelina’s rule since his 2023 reelection.

13 Oct 2025-11:45
Six people convicted in Madagascar over plot to kill president

17 Dec 2021-20:49