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Madagascar: Military contingent announces taking control of armed forces

Auteur: AFP

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Madagascar: un contingent militaire annonce avoir pris le contrôle des forces armées

A contingent of the Malagasy army claimed on Sunday to have taken control of the country's armed forces, after joining anti-government protesters the day before and calling on security forces to "refuse orders."

"From now on, all orders from the Malagasy army, whether land, air or military, will come from the headquarters of CAPSAT (Army Corps of Personnel and Administrative and Technical Services)," announced officers of this contingent in a video statement.

In 2009, this base, located on the outskirts of the Malagasy capital, had already led a mutiny during the popular uprising that brought the current president to power.

A new demonstration is planned for Sunday morning in the Malagasy capital, while a funeral ceremony for a soldier killed during a demonstration the day before was underway.

Saturday's demonstration in Antananarivo was one of the largest since the start of the protests on September 25, launched by the Gen Z movement to protest water and electricity cuts and which has turned into a challenge to the political leaders in power, starting with President Andry Raojelina.

Auteur: AFP
Publié le: Dimanche 12 Octobre 2025

Commentaires (4)

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    Marie il y a 2 jours

    Les militaires sont faits pour faire la guerre pas pour diriger un pays. A Madagascar , on trouve des pauvres aux quatre coins des rues. Une élection présidentielle anticipée pour régler les problèmes et la démission du président actuel. Les personnes manifestent contre la corruption les coupures d'eau et d'électricité intempestives .

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    ali il y a 1 jour

    Depuis l'independance, ce pays va de mal en pire.

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    Djotna il y a 1 jour

    J'espère qu'ils prendront le contrôle des îles éparses qui appartiennent à Madagascar et occupées illégalement des voleurs colonialistes

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    Africa bambata il y a 1 jour

    Il vont nous donner du sirop ?

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