Coups d'etat
The Trump administration's relentless military buildup targeting Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's autocratic socialist leader, is reviving memories of past Latin American coups, including the 1973 death of Chile's democratically elected president, Salvador Allende. Washington's actions have sparked fears that Maduro's life
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Madagascar's young population and chronic poverty have led to a wave of protests, dubbed "Gen Z" protests, which ultimately forced the country's previous president, Andry Rajoelina, to flee abroad. The protests were initially sparked by severe power and water shortages, highlighting the country'
Coups d'etat
Madagascar's young people, who ignited weeks of protests leading to the country's military coup last week, are still waiting for tangible improvements in their lives. Despite the change at the top, basic needs such as accessible water and job opportunities remain scarce for many. The 20-year-old
Coups d'etat
The island nation of Madagascar has been plunged into further instability after a military coup ousted President Andry Rajoelina and installed Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the new leader. The coup, which was met with international condemnation, came just three days after the colonel announced that the armed forces were taking
Coups d'etat
In a significant turn of events, Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled in a military coup on Tuesday, marking the end of his 13-year rule over the Indian Ocean island country. The coup was precipitated by weeks of youth protests over poverty, power outages, and a lack of opportunities in
Coups d'etat
In a significant turn of events, Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled in a military coup on Tuesday, marking the end of his 13-year rule over the Indian Ocean island country. The coup was precipitated by weeks of youth protests over poverty, power outages, and a lack of opportunities in
Armed forces
Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, was ousted in a military coup led by army colonel Michael Randrianirina, who took the oath of office to become the new president just three days after the takeover. The coup came after three weeks of anti-government protests by mainly young people, who were
Coups d'etat
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the leader of Madagascar's Corps d'administration des personnels et des services administratifs et techniques (CAPSAT), has been sworn in as the president of Madagascar after the military took power in the island nation following youth-led protests. The takeover came after three weeks of
Coups d'etat
A youth-led revolution sparked by chronic power and water shortages has led to a coup in Madagascar, with Colonel Michael Randrianirina taking the oath as president on October 17, 2025, amidst cheers and raised swords. The ceremony marked the formal handover of authority, following the impeachment of former President Andry
Activists
The situation in Madagascar escalated dramatically as thousands of young people protested against chronic water and power outages, prompting a crackdown by security forces that used tear gas and rubber bullets. The protests grew into a wider expression of discontent over issues like the cost of living, limited job opportunities,
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The United Nations chief condemned the recent military coup in Madagascar, as an army colonel, Andriatsimandefitra Randrianirina, was set to be sworn in as president just three days after announcing the takeover. The coup has sparked international outrage, with the African Union suspending Madagascar's membership and the United
Coups d'etat
Madagascar erupted into cheers as President Andry Rajoelina, 51, was impeached and ousted by the military following weeks of violent, youth-led protests that rocked the impoverished southern African island nation. The protests were sparked by the government's failure to provide basic needs, including reliable water and electricity, and
