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\n CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina, center, reads a statement saying that the armed forces are taking control of the country from the steps of the Presidency in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa \u2014 The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president went into hiding saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government protests. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, from elite military unit CAPSAT, announced the army was in control of the African island nation and would establish a committee composed of army and police brass. He said they would then set up a civilian government “quickly.”‘<\/p>\n

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His statement came just minutes after members of parliament had voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for abandoning his post after he was believed to have fled the country over the weekend. On Monday Rajoelina broadcast an address on social media saying he was in hiding in an undisclosed location.<\/p>\n

The impeachment vote \u2014 which garnered 130 “yes” votes and one blank ballot \u2014 went ahead even though Rajoelina took steps the same day to prevent it by dissolving the lower house of parliament.<\/p>\n

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After the army’s announcement they’d taken control a statement posted to the official Facebook page of the Madagascan presidency denounced what it called “a coup d’etat” and insisted Rajoelina remained in charge.<\/p>\n