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On 12 October 2025, after [[2025 Malagasy protests|weeks of protests]] in [[Madagascar]], the CAPSAT unit of the [[Madagascar Armed Forces]] began refusing to follow orders from the government of [[Andry Rajoelina]] and urged the rest of the military to join the protest before seizing the capital [[Antananarivo]] with little resistance.<ref name=”jeuneafrique.com-1729968″>{{Cite web |last1=Kappès-Grangé |first1=Anne |last2=Sari |first2=Emre |title=Madagascar : situation confuse à Antananarivo, où une partie de l’armée s’est mutinée |trans-title=Madagascar: confusing situation in Antananarivo, where part of the army has mutinied |url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1729968/politique/appel-a-la-mutinerie-a-madagascar-ce-que-lon-sait-de-la-situation/ |website=JeuneAfrique |date=11 October 2025 |access-date=12 October 2025 |language=fr-FR}}</ref> Later that day the head of the Senate was removed and CAPSAT’s nominee for |
On 12 October 2025, after [[2025 Malagasy protests|weeks of protests]] in [[Madagascar]], the CAPSAT unit of the [[Madagascar Armed Forces]] began refusing to follow orders from the government of [[Andry Rajoelina]] and urged the rest of the military to join the protest before seizing the capital [[Antananarivo]] with little resistance.<ref name=”jeuneafrique.com-1729968″>{{Cite web |last1=Kappès-Grangé |first1=Anne |last2=Sari |first2=Emre |title=Madagascar : situation confuse à Antananarivo, où une partie de l’armée s’est mutinée |trans-title=Madagascar: confusing situation in Antananarivo, where part of the army has mutinied |url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1729968/politique/appel-a-la-mutinerie-a-madagascar-ce-que-lon-sait-de-la-situation/ |website=JeuneAfrique |date=11 October 2025 |access-date=12 October 2025 |language=fr-FR}}</ref> Later that day the head of the Senate was removed and CAPSAT’s nominee for head of the armed forces was accepted by the civilian authorities. |
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Protestors in Anosy, supported by the forces of the Army’s Personnel and Services Administration Corps |
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| Date | 12 October 2025 |
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Madagascar |
| Caused by | Youth protests over utility prices |
| Goals | Resignation of Andry Rajoelina[1] |
| Status | Ongoing |
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On 12 October 2025, after weeks of protests in Madagascar, the CAPSAT unit of the Madagascar Armed Forces began refusing to follow orders from the government of Andry Rajoelina and urged the rest of the military to join the protest before seizing the capital Antananarivo with little resistance.[3] Later that day the head of the Senate was removed and CAPSAT’s nominee for head of the armed forces was accepted by the civilian authorities.
On 25 September 2025, protests broke out across Madagascar due to power and water outages that have been very common nationwide especially in the capital Antananarivo.[6] To calm the protesters, President Andry Rajoelina dismissed Prime Minister Christian Ntsay, however this failed to satisfy the protesters.[7][8]
The CAPSAT unit of the Malagasy military played a major role in the 2009 mutiny which brought Rajoelina to power.[9]
On the morning of 12 October 2025, Andry Rajoelina announced an attempt to seize power away from him by the CAPSAT units who joined protesters the previous day. The alert was first raised after a few military personnel were seen leaving the barracks to join the protesters while Prime Minister and Army Chief Ruphin Zafisambo urged calm.[10] CAPSAT declared it took control over the armed forces.[11] After CAPSAT’s announcement, mutinying soldiers were seen escorting youth protesters to May 13 Square in Antananarivo, where most protests were taking place.[2]
The CAPSAT unit announced the appointment of General Demosthene Pikulas as the new chief of staff of the Malagasy Armed Forces,[12] which was accepted by Armed Forces Minister Manantsoa Deramasinjaka Rakotoarivelo. General Richard Ravalomanana, a close ally of Rajoelina, was removed as president of the Senate, potentially raising the prospects of Rajoelina’s own resignation.[2]
In response to the mutiny, Air France suspended all flights to Madagascar until at least 14 October, while Emirates suspended all flights to the country until further notice.[13][14] The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advised against all but essential travel to Madagascar as a response to the crisis.[15]
- ^ Tétaud, Sarah; Imray, Gerald (12 October 2025). “Madagascar’s president says a coup is underway after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations”. AP News. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b c Ali, Faisal (12 October 2025). “Madagascar army unit claims control as president alleges power-grab”. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b Kappès-Grangé, Anne; Sari, Emre (11 October 2025). “Madagascar : situation confuse à Antananarivo, où une partie de l’armée s’est mutinée” [Madagascar: confusing situation in Antananarivo, where part of the army has mutinied]. JeuneAfrique (in French). Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ “Madagascar army contingent calls on security forces to ‘refuse orders’“. TRT Afrika. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ RFI (11 October 2025). “En direct – Crise à Madagascar : des militaires rejoignent les manifestants contre le pouvoir”. RFI. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ Razafimanantsoa, Volana (23 June 2024). “Madagascar’s capital launches cable cars to ease traffic jam”. Africanews. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ “Madagascar president sacks government over deadly protests”. Le Monde. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Kyekyeku, Kofi Oppong (30 September 2025). “Deadly youth-led protests force Madagascar’s president to fire the prime minister and his government”. Face2Face Africa. Archived from the original on 30 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ “Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab”. France 24. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ “Coup Alert in Madagascar After Soldiers Side with Protesters”. Modern Diplomacy. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ “Madagascar’s president says coup taking place as army unit declares control of military”. South China Morning Post. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Awami, Sammy; Chothia, Farouk (12 October 2025). “Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way”. BBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ “Air France suspends flights to crisis-hit Madagascar”. The Economic Times. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Pavithran, Lekshmy (12 October 2025). “Emirates suspends Dubai–Madagascar flights until further notice amid ongoing unrest”. Gulf News. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ “Foreign travel advice: Madagascar”. GOV.UK. 12 October 2025. Archived from the original on 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
