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Madagascar military-led political transition

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Madagascar remains in a state of political transition following the departure of former President Andry Rajoelina. The crisis, initially triggered by widespread ‘Gen Z’ protests over utility shortages such as water and electricity, reached a turning point on October 11, 2025. On that date, Colonel Michael Randrianirina and members of the CAPSAT military unit joined protesters, calling on security forces to refuse to suppress the population. This military mutiny led to Rajoelina leaving the country via a French military aircraft on October 12, 2025. Following his departure, the military declared control, and Colonel Randrianirina was sworn in as the president of the transition on October 17. Rajoelina is currently living in exile in the United Arab Emirates, where he attempts to maintain a diplomatic presence and seek support from African leaders. In Madagascar, Rajoelina’s political camp has largely collapsed; many allies have fled into exile, while others, such as former minister Marie-Michelle Sahondrarimalala, face imprisonment. The transitional government continues to navigate judicial challenges and the pressure to organize credible ~~elections, while~~ elections. As of October 2026, marking one year since the ~~nation remains strained by~~ political rupture, the ~~underlying socioeconomic issues that originally triggered~~ transitional government has begun incorporating state commemorations into its tenure. A large-scale civil-military parade was recently held in Antsohihy at the ~~unrest.~~ Ambalabe-Est airport to mark the anniversary of the proclamation of the First Republic. The ceremony featured a troop review by President Randrianirina and included international diplomatic presence, such as a delegation from Chad led by National Assembly President Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi.

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