Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power
Published: 10/14/2025

An elite military unit in Madagascar called CAPSAT has taken control of the government from President Andry Rajoelina amid ongoing protests. The military aims to establish a new government and organize elections within two years. Rajoelina's location is unknown after claiming an assassination attempt by military personnel and politicians, which CAPSAT denies involvement in. Celebrations erupted in the streets of Antananarivo following the military's announcement.



