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October 13, 2025

Madagascar's President Says He's Resisting a Coup as Soldiers Join Anti-Government Protests
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Madagascar's president says he's resisting an attempt by the army to
seize power by force. On Sunday, a renegade army unit said it had taken
command of all branches of the military, while an increasing number of
soldiers are joining youth-led anti-government protests demanding the
ouster of President Andry Rajoelina, who came to power in a 2009 coup
that toppled Madagascar's previous president.


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