Madagascar's president says illegal power grab by military is under way
An elite military unit, Capsat, joined protesters and announced it was taking command of Madagascar's military amid mass protests demanding President Rajoelina's resignation.
Madagascar: Elite army unit turns on President Rajoelina DW 10/12/2025
A CAPSAT military faction has seized control of Madagascar's armed forces and joined mass protests demanding President Rajoelina's resignation, amid deadly unrest.
Madagascar president flees as army unit joins Gen Z protests DW 10/13/2025
CAPSAT military unit backed Gen Z protesters, claimed army command, urged refusal to shoot protesters, and President Andry Rajoelina’s whereabouts became unknown.
