In Madagascar, a youth-led revolt has toppled a president and ushered in a military-led transition. Whether this moment becomes a democratic turning point--or yet another loop in Madagascar's long ...

Tiana Andriamanana was alarmed when she saw the fires swallowing Madagascar’s forests in March. She’d grown used to seeing illegal burns for agricultural expansion, but such widespread blazes so early ...

Madagascar plans to raise 8.65 trillion ariary ($1.9 billion) next year chiefly through multilateral loans, a fifth more than it plans to borrow in the current year. Two-thirds of the loans, or 5.84 ...

On September 11, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Madagascar was living beyond its means. Grappling with major shocks clouding the economy, the country’s spending was far beyond its ...

The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has once again found itself at a familiar crossroads — a fallen president, jubilant protesters, and young military men promising a “new beginning.” The cycle has ...

Gen Z–led protests on the African island nation led to a military takeover. Last week, a military coup toppled Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina, the culmination of weeks of youth protests against ...

Madagascar's interim President Col. Michael Randrianirina said the Indian Ocean nation is open to “win-win” partnerships with the international community. “Madagascar is currently in a truly critical ...

The US State Department has updated its travel guidance for Madagascar, issuing a Level 3 advisory that urges Americans to reconsider travel to the island nation amid rising crime, unrest, and ...

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, once imprisoned for an attempted mutiny, has assumed Madagascar’s presidency after ousting Andry Rajoelina, who fled amid widespread Gen Z-led protests over chronic ...

An Army Colonel Who Led a Lightning-Fast Coup Takes Over as Madagascar's President ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new ...

Madagascar's new leader insisted on Thursday (October 16, 2025) that a military power grab after the army joined weeks of demonstrations was "not a coup", as ousted President Andry Rajoelina confirmed ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” and that the armed forces would be in ...