
Madagascar's Political Turmoil: Youth-Led Protests Lead to Military Coup
Published on: Oct. 14, 2025, 10:45 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
In Madagascar, a military coup has toppled President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of protests led by the youth addressing poverty, power outages, and political instability. The elite CAPSAT military unit now takes control, suspending the constitution and planning a future referendum. The upheaval reflects the nation's ongoing struggles.