Madagascar president flees as army unit joins Gen Z protests DW 10/13/2025
CAPSAT military unit backed Gen Z protesters, claimed army command, urged refusal to shoot protesters, and President Andry Rajoelina’s whereabouts became unknown.
Madagascar President Rajoelina warns of attempted coup DW 10/12/2025
President Andry Rajoelina said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is underway after soldiers joined anti-government protests in Antananarivo.
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit join protests against Madagascar's president
Elite Capsat soldiers joined thousands of protesters in Antananarivo, refusing orders to shoot and intensifying pressure on President Andry Rajoelina to step down.
