The African Union (AU) said it has suspended Madagascar “with immediate effect” after a coup saw an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina’s escape from the country and subsequent impeachment. LEADERSHIP reported that the military took power in Madagascar on Tuesday after the National Assembly voted to impeach Rajoelina for ‘desertion of…
COMMUNIQUÉ Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1306th meeting (Emergency Session), held on 15 October 2025 on Updated Briefing on the Situation in the Republic of Madagascar. The Peace and Security Council, Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Recalling Declaration [Ext/Assembly/AU/Decl.(XVI)] on…
Sammy Awamireporting from Madagascar and Farouk Chothia AFP via Getty Images Some troops joined protesters in the capital on Saturday The office of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the country. Hours later, an army unit known as CAPSAT claimed that it…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Elite troops joined youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat to Rajoelina. Published On 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Madagascar’s presidency says “an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was under way in the African nation, without offering any evidence, a…
NewsFeed Protesters in Madagascar’s capital have refused to speak with President Andry Rajoelina, instead demanding his immediate resignation. The UN has reported that 22 people have been killed since protests over water and power cuts began in late September. Published On 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
Ten-man Madagascar produced a dramatic extra-time winner to beat Sudan 1-0 in Dar es Salaam and book their place in their first ever African Nations Championship (Chan) final. The Barea, who finished third in their only previous appearance three years ago, will face Morocco who edged Senegal 5-3 on penalties after the two sides drew…
Madagascar have built a reputation as one of African football’s rising forces, and their latest achievement in Zanzibar only strengthens that status. With a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso at the Amaan Stadium on Saturday night, the Barea booked their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 — their…
Madagascar joined Tanzania in the quarter-finals of the African Nations championships (Chan) on Saturday as both advanced from Group B. Co-hosts Tanzania finished top of the group despite a goalless draw against the Central African Republic. The single point took Tanzania to 10, while newcomers Central Africa Republic finished bottom of the group with one…
Clement Mzize scored twice in the first 20 minutes as co-hosts Tanzania beat Madagascar 2-1 on Saturday to complete a perfect Group B campaign and reach the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Mzize struck on 13 and 20 minutes–either side of a Mudathir Yahya effort that thudded…
Under the floodlights of the stadium, the air was electric. The crowd sang, flags waved, and on the pitch, Tanzania’s “Taifa Stars” delivered yet another statement victory at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024. For head coach Hamad Suleiman, it was a night of pride. For Madagascar’s Romuald Rakotondrabe, it was a night…
