President of Madagascar Flees Amid Coup Threat

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President of Madagascar Flees Amid Coup Threat

Protesters vandalize a gendarmerie armored vehicle in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Oct. 11, 2025. Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina fled the country on Oct. 13 after warning of an approaching military coup the day before.

Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, a member of the nation’s parliament, confirmed that Rajoelina had departed the island nation, but said his current location is unknown.

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