Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00pm on 14 Oct 2025,Tuesday International
Madagascar’s military has taken control after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country amid weeks of youth-led protests. Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the army had seized power soon after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina. The protests, driven by Gen Z activists, began over water and power shortages but grew into a movement against corruption and poverty. Many soldiers joined the demonstrators, forcing the president to escape aboard a French aircraft. The military has promised a quick return to civilian rule, but tensions remain high. France and other nations have urged Madagascar to restore constitutional order. (PC:India Today)
