2025 Malagasy protests

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The 2025 Malagasy protests were decentralized, Gen Z–led protests across Madagascar from September to October 2025, culminating in a coup d'état by the CAPSAT unit, which overthrew sitting President Andry Rajoelina and led to the establishment of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic. The protests were triggered by frequent water and power outages in the capital city Antananarivo, and spread across Madagascar. At least 22 people, including protesters and civilians, were killed due to the security forces' response and the violence involved in looting and general disorder. Rajoelina initially responded by removing the Minister for Energy on 26 September, and then announced the dissolution of the government of Prime Minister Christian Ntsay on 29 September. On 6 October 2025, Rajoelina appointed military general Ruphin Zafisambo as the new Prime Minister. On 11 October, units of the Madagascar Armed Forces carried out a coup d'état in support of the protests...

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