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After former Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina flees the country after losing support of the Armed Forces, CAPSAT commander Michael Randrianirina forms the transitional goverment and is confirmed as the interim president.
2025-10-16

Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina flees the country after losing the support of the armed forces following weeks of Gen Z-led protests against him. Rajoelina says he has not resigned and confirms a coup d'état is underway.
2025-10-13

Protests in Madagascar continue and spread across the country, demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina. Opposition leader Rivo Rakotovao says that his party will not join any new government under Rajoelina, asking him to step down.
2025-10-1

Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina dismisses Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and his cabinet following protests over electricity and water shortages that left dozens dead and injured, while announcing an interim government until a replacement is appointed.
2025-09-29

Madagascar's supreme court confirms Andry Rajoelina's election as president after dismissing several challenges against the provisional results.
2023-12-1

Madagascar opposition presidential candidate Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko appeals to the Supreme Court to annul the election results, claiming electoral fraud.
2023-11-25

Madagascar's constitutional court postpones the upcoming election from November 9 to November 16, amid a political crisis involving protests against the Ntsay government following President Andry Rajoelina's resignation.
2023-10-12

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina resigns in order to run for re-election, in accordance with the country's constitution. Rajoelina sent his resignation letter to the High Constitutional Court following confirmation of his candidature.
2023-09-10

In Madagascar, twenty people, including two French nationals, are charged with crimes including criminal conspiracy, criminal association, rebellion against the president and possession of illegal weapons, for allegedly plotting to kill president Andry Rajoelina.
2021-12-6