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Madagascar President Warns of Coup Attempt as Soldiers Join Protests

Madagascar MilitaryPresident UnitsWarns of Coup Attempt as Soldiers Join Protests Against President

Published OCT 13 2025

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Above: A Malagasy soldier walks surrounded by protesters celebrating their arrival as they head to City Hall to address the population during protests calling for the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo, on October 11, 2025. Image credit: Luis Tato/Getty Images

The Spin

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The Voice of Africa The Business Standard

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 13 percent chance that there will be a successful coup d’état in Africa before December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.