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Coup Fears Deepen as Rajoelina Resurfaces From Hiding
President Andry Rajoelina sought refuge amid protests sparked by power shortages and accused soldiers and politicians of planning his assassination, with at least 22 deaths reported, UN says.
- On Monday, October 13, 2025, Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he was sheltering in a `safe space` after an attempt on his life, delaying his national address after threats to seize state-owned media.
- The protests, led by mostly young demonstrators, began over chronic power and water cuts and evolved into a Gen Z-led movement demanding Rajoelina's resignation, with the United Nations reporting at least 22 killed.
- A military source told Reuters Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane on Sunday, though those reports remained unverified.
- Facing growing unrest, Rajoelina pardoned several individuals in the president's decree issued Monday, including Paul Maillot Rafanoharana, and last month he sacked the national cabinet to ease tensions.
- Mutinous elements within the military, including CAPSAT, declared support for protesters, installed a new military chief on Sunday, while the African Union and regional governments including South Africa urged calm amid heavy weekend gunfire in Antananarivo.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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