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Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests

Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests
world10/14/2025

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 Andry Rajoelina says he has fled the country in fear for his life following weekslong anti-government protests that led to a military rebellion. The ongoing Gen Z-led anti-government protests reached a pivotal point on Saturday w... [3011 chars]