Madagascar Military Crisis: Army Unit Seizes Control Amid Growing Anti-Government Protests

Oct 12, 2025 09:54 pm CST

The CAPSAT military unit in Madagascar has declared control over all armed forces amid escalating anti-government protests. Soldiers have joined demonstrators in Antananarivo as President Andry Rajoelina denounces an illegal power seizure attempt. The crisis, sparked by utility shortages, has resulted in multiple casualties with international bodies calling for restraint and constitutional order.