"Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, is reported to have fled...On Saturday, some Capsat soldiers had posted a video...: “Let us join forces, military, gendarmes and police, and refuse to be paid to shoot our friends, our brothers and our sisters..."
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Madagascar president flees after losing support of key army unit
Elite Capsat unit that played a major role in Andry Rajoelina’s rise to presidency joined gen Z protests against corruption
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October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, is reported to have fled...On Saturday, some Capsat soldiers had posted a video...: “Let us join forces, military, gendarmes and police, and refuse to be paid to shoot our friends, our brothers and our sisters..."
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Soldiers from elite Capsat unit join protests against Madagascar’s president
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit join protests against Madagascar’s president
Demonstrators march alongside regiment, who earlier in the day said they would not fire on the crowds
Thousands of protesters against Madagascar’s president were joined on the streets of the capital on Saturday afternoon by soldiers from an elite army unit, who earlier in the day said they would not fire on demonstrators.
Protesters marched alongside soldiers from the Capsat unit, who drove armoured vehicles, some waving Madagascar flags, from their base in Soanierana in the south of Antananarivo. Continue reading...
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October 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit join protests against Madagascar’s president
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
Madagascar’s president said an “attempt to seize power illegally and by force” was under way, as an elite military unit that joined protesters on the streets on Saturday announced it was taking over the army.
The Capsat unit’s intervention comes after weeks of youth-led protests, which started on 25 September against water and electricity shortages and expanded to calling for the resignation of the president, Andry Rajoelina, an end to corruption and radical overhaul of the political system. Continue reading...
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October 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
"Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, is reported to have fled...On Saturday, some Capsat soldiers had posted a video...: “Let us join forces, military, gendarmes and police, and refuse to be paid to shoot our friends, our brothers and our sisters..." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Madagascar president flees after losing support of key army unit
Elite Capsat unit that played a major role in Andry Rajoelina’s rise to presidency joined gen Z protests against corruption
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, is reported to have fled...On Saturday, some Capsat soldiers had posted a video...: “Let us join forces, military, gendarmes and police, and refuse to be paid to shoot our friends, our brothers and our sisters..." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his life.
Madagascar president flees country following military rebellion
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his life.
l.euronews.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his life.
VIDÉO. A Madagascar, des militaires se joignent aux manifestants
VIDÉO. A Madagascar, des militaires se joignent aux manifestants
Le contingent militaire du Capsat a appelé les soldats à « refuser les ordres de tirer » sur les manifestants. Il a également demandé aux troupes postées devant les palais présidentiels de quitter leurs positions et de bloquer l’aéroport.
www.lemonde.fr
October 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
VIDÉO. A Madagascar, des militaires se joignent aux manifestants
Madagascar : un contingent militaire appelle les soldats à « refuser les ordres de tirer » sur les manifestants
Madagascar : un contingent militaire appelle les soldats à « refuser les ordres de tirer » sur les manifestants
Le contingent militaire du CAPSAT a également appelé les policiers et les gendarmes à les rejoindre, et demandé aux militaires postés devant les palais présidentiels de quitter leurs positions et à bloquer l’aéroport.
www.lemonde.fr
October 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Madagascar : un contingent militaire appelle les soldats à « refuser les ordres de tirer » sur les manifestants
CAPSAT military unit announced they had sided with the protesters and would not move to quash any demonstrators, calling them "our brothers, our sisters."
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October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
CAPSAT military unit announced they had sided with the protesters and would not move to quash any demonstrators, calling them "our brothers, our sisters."
#way2b
#way2b
Let this be the turning point towards a better future for these beleaguered people
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit join protests against Madagascar’s president
Demonstrators march alongside regiment, who earlier in the day said they would not fire on the crowds
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Let this be the turning point towards a better future for these beleaguered people
Man who owes his entire presidency to his predecessor’s mismanagement of the army’s feelings towards popular protests, discovers what happens when you mismanage the army’s feelings towards popular protests.
Madagascar: Elite army unit turns on President Rajoelina – DW – 10/12/2025
After an elite CAPSAT unit sided with protesters in Madagascar's capital, the soldiers claimed to control the entire military. President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was ...
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October 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Man who owes his entire presidency to his predecessor’s mismanagement of the army’s feelings towards popular protests, discovers what happens when you mismanage the army’s feelings towards popular protests.
#Madagascar
Le chef d’état-major des armées vient de se rallier à la demande de la CAPSAT pour que tous les militaires présents sur le terrain retournent à leur caserne, ce qui représente un sacré désaveux du ministre des armées, diminuera la pression sur les manifestant·es, en plus
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Le chef d’état-major des armées vient de se rallier à la demande de la CAPSAT pour que tous les militaires présents sur le terrain retournent à leur caserne, ce qui représente un sacré désaveux du ministre des armées, diminuera la pression sur les manifestant·es, en plus
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October 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#Madagascar
Le chef d’état-major des armées vient de se rallier à la demande de la CAPSAT pour que tous les militaires présents sur le terrain retournent à leur caserne, ce qui représente un sacré désaveux du ministre des armées, diminuera la pression sur les manifestant·es, en plus
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Le chef d’état-major des armées vient de se rallier à la demande de la CAPSAT pour que tous les militaires présents sur le terrain retournent à leur caserne, ce qui représente un sacré désaveux du ministre des armées, diminuera la pression sur les manifestant·es, en plus
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👉 Retournement de situation
Le 11 octobre, le régime comprend que sa fin est proche. Les soldats de l’unité d’élite de la CAPSAT annoncent rejoindre la contestation et demandent à leurs frères d’armes de cesser de tirer sur la population.
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Le 11 octobre, le régime comprend que sa fin est proche. Les soldats de l’unité d’élite de la CAPSAT annoncent rejoindre la contestation et demandent à leurs frères d’armes de cesser de tirer sur la population.
9/20
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
👉 Retournement de situation
Le 11 octobre, le régime comprend que sa fin est proche. Les soldats de l’unité d’élite de la CAPSAT annoncent rejoindre la contestation et demandent à leurs frères d’armes de cesser de tirer sur la population.
9/20
Le 11 octobre, le régime comprend que sa fin est proche. Les soldats de l’unité d’élite de la CAPSAT annoncent rejoindre la contestation et demandent à leurs frères d’armes de cesser de tirer sur la population.
9/20
🇲🇬 An elite military unit told AFP it has taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty.
"We have taken power," Colonel Michael Randrianirina, head of the CAPSAT military unit, said after reading out a statement.
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"We have taken power," Colonel Michael Randrianirina, head of the CAPSAT military unit, said after reading out a statement.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🇲🇬 An elite military unit told AFP it has taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty.
"We have taken power," Colonel Michael Randrianirina, head of the CAPSAT military unit, said after reading out a statement.
📷 Luis TATO
"We have taken power," Colonel Michael Randrianirina, head of the CAPSAT military unit, said after reading out a statement.
📷 Luis TATO
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Soldiers from elite Capsat unit have announced they are taking over after weeks of youth-led protests
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Another one bites the dust -- mass protests and military defection lead Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina to flee
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Madagascar president flees after losing support of key army unit
Elite Capsat unit that played a major role in Andry Rajoelina’s rise to presidency joined gen Z protests against corruption
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Another one bites the dust -- mass protests and military defection lead Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina to flee
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Tras la huida del presidente, el Cuerpo de Administración de Personal y Servicios del Ejército de Tierra ha anunciado la supresión de la Constitución y la toma del poder en este país insular del sudeste de África
Una unidad militar anuncia la toma del poder en Madagascar
El poderoso Cuerpo de Administración de Personal y Servicios del Ejército de Tierra (CAPSAT) ha anunciado la supresión de la Constitución y la toma del poder en este país insular del sudeste de África
www.eldiario.es
October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Tras la huida del presidente, el Cuerpo de Administración de Personal y Servicios del Ejército de Tierra ha anunciado la supresión de la Constitución y la toma del poder en este país insular del sudeste de África
Madagascar : Michaël Randrianirina, un putschiste en quête de légitimité
Madagascar : Michaël Randrianirina, un putschiste en quête de légitimité
Le chef du Capsat, l’unité qui a renversé Andry Rajoelina, a été investi président, vendredi. Le colonel multiplie les gestes rassurants à l’égard de la communauté internationale, pour éviter à la Grande Ile d’être sanctionnée.
www.lemonde.fr
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Madagascar : Michaël Randrianirina, un putschiste en quête de légitimité
Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests
Madagascar president flees country following military rebellion
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his life.
www.euronews.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests
In Madagascar una parte dell’esercito si è unita ai manifestanti
In Madagascar una parte dell’esercito si è unita ai manifestanti
L'unità militare si chiama CAPSAT ma non è chiaro che intenzioni abbia: e non si sa neppure dove sia il presidente Rajoelina
ilpost.link
October 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In Madagascar una parte dell’esercito si è unita ai manifestanti
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"military personnel from CAPSAT urged their comrades to stop following orders and instead back the youth-led uprising.
/…/
“Do not obey orders from your superiors. Point your weapons at those who order you to fire on your comrades in arms because they will not take care of our families if we die”"
"military personnel from CAPSAT urged their comrades to stop following orders and instead back the youth-led uprising.
/…/
“Do not obey orders from your superiors. Point your weapons at those who order you to fire on your comrades in arms because they will not take care of our families if we die”"
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina says a coup is underway after soldiers joined the Gen Z revolt.
Madagascar army unit claims control as president alleges power grab
Elite troops join youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat for President Andry Rajoelina.
www.aljazeera.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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"military personnel from CAPSAT urged their comrades to stop following orders and instead back the youth-led uprising.
/…/
“Do not obey orders from your superiors. Point your weapons at those who order you to fire on your comrades in arms because they will not take care of our families if we die”"
"military personnel from CAPSAT urged their comrades to stop following orders and instead back the youth-led uprising.
/…/
“Do not obey orders from your superiors. Point your weapons at those who order you to fire on your comrades in arms because they will not take care of our families if we die”"