Madagascar, [a] officially the Republic of Madagascar, [b] is an island country in the Indian Ocean that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. 1 day ago · Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo. 10 hours ago · An opposition lawmaker in Madagascar says that President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after an elite military unit turned against the government in an apparent coup. 1 day ago · Madagascar: Is there a coup, and why has the president fled the country? Andry Rajoelina has reportedly flown to an undisclosed destination after an elite military group joined violent anti Oct 1, 2025 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. 18 hours ago · Madagascar's president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of 1 day ago · Madagascar's embattled president due to address nation amid coup fears Live Reporting Sammy Awami in Antananarivo, with Farouk Chothia, Wedaeli Chibelushi and Natasha Booty in London 2 days ago · Madagascar in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Madagascar. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more. 2 days ago · Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday that “an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was underway in the African nation, without providing details, a day after some soldiers Madagascar shares maritime borders with Comoros, France (Mayotte and Réunion), Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles. The fourth-largest island in the world has been isolated for about 80 million years, and many of its plants and animals are unique to the island. A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief

Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an “attempt to seize power illegally.” The renegade army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an “attempt to seize power illegally”. Madagascar’s president announced on Sunday that an attempted coup is in progress on the Indian Ocean island nation, a day after members of an elite army unit were seen aligning with youth-led demonstrations against the government. Madagascar's armed forces minister on Sunday recognised as the new head of the army an officer chosen by a military contingent siding with protesters who are demanding the departure of President Andry Rajoelina. О сервисе Прессе Авторские права Связаться с нами Авторам Рекламодателям The presidency issued a statement assuring that President Andry Rajoelina "remains in the country" and "continues to manage national affairs." Rajoelina installed by the military. On Saturday, troops from the Army Personnel Administration Center (CAPSAT), a military unit instrumental in Rajoelina's rise to power through a 2009 coup, declared its support for the protests. On Sunday, CAPSAT installed a new military chief A unit of the Malagasy army aligned with anti-government demonstrators made a pivotal move on Sunday, installing a new military leader amid escalating tensions in Madagascar. This development follows President Andry Rajoelina’s "Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab". France 24. Madagascar's armed forces minister on Sunday recognised as new head of the army an officer chosen by a military contingent siding with protesters who are demanding the departure of President Andry Rajoelina. Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab.  Madagascar president warns of attempted coup after soldiers join protests. Police patrol the streets during a protest calling for the

president's resignation in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Thursday, October 9, 2025 Madagascar's President Flees Amid Gen Z-Led Uprising and Army Defections. Youth protesters and military factions force Rajoelina from power in latest wave of global unrest.