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Madagascar army coup erupted today, October 12, 2025, as a rogue elite unit boldly claimed full control of the nation's military, while President Andry Rajoelina slammed it as a ruthless power-grab.

What began as fiery youth protests over endless blackouts and dry taps has detonated into the biggest shake-up of Rajoelina's rule, with mutineers rallying behind the crowds in a blaze of defiance. Gunshots crack the air in the capital—will this spark a full-blown revolution, or crush under loyalist boots?

This pulse-racing drama hits like a storm on the island's shores, blending raw anger from Gen Z marchers with soldiers' shocking betrayal. Since September, thousands have hit the streets, fed up with utilities failing amid Rajoelina's iron rule.

Now, with the army fracturing and at least 22 dead in clashes, the president's plea for global aid rings desperate. "An illegal seizure by force," he roared, but rebels chant freedom from corruption's grip.

From Blackouts to Barricades

https://iexclusivenews.com.ng/madagascar-army-coup-rebels-control-2025/

Again?? I hope south Africa will not fold they re hands

The African Union SCREWED up by letting the Military Coups of Mali, Burkina Faso, etc stand.

They should have MOBILISED their Joint Military and INVADED one of those in a "Peace Keeping" mission from the get-go.

The fact that they FAILED to curb this MADNESS is contributing to resurgence of Military Dictatorship across Africa.

If one Military gets away with it with ZERO repercussion, others will take their cue from them.
And gradually, Military Dictatorships will spread across Africa just like it's doing right now.

By the time it gets to your footsteps, NO ONE will be available to mobilise for a Military intervention because every country would be a Military Dictatorship at that point.

As for people who think Military Dictatorships are BETTER than the HORRIBLE civilian governments we currently have in Africa, THINK AGAIN!

The Military Dictators would do the SAME THING the Civilians are doing right now but with MORE bloodshed.

They will be CORRUPT and expect to be venerated for their corruption.

You will NOT be able to criticise them WITHOUT losing your life.

Weak African Leaders will have themselves to blame when the consequences of their LACKADAISICAL reactions to the menace of Military Coups catch up with them.

Imagine the one from Burkina Faso bumping fists with Leaders in a formal setting and thinking it's a sign of "strength".

MADNESS!

muyico:
Again?? I hope south Africa will not fold they re hands

This is why government is cautious of most protests. Most times, subversive agents hide behind protests to act

Namaster:
The African Union SCREWED up by letting the Military Coups of Mali, Burkina Faso, etc stand.

They should have MOBILISED their Joint Military and INVADED one of those in a "Peace Keeping" mission from the get-go.

The fact that they FAILED to curb this MADNESS is contributing to resurgence of Military Dictatorship across Africa.

If one Military gets away with it with ZERO repercussion, others will take their cue from them.
And gradually, Military Dictatorships will spread across Africa just like it's doing right now.

By the time it gets to your footsteps, NO ONE will be available to mobilise for a Military intervention because every country would be a Military Dictatorship at that point.

As for people who think Military Dictatorships are BETTER than the HORRIBLE civilian governments we currently have in Africa, THINK AGAIN!

The Military Dictators would do the SAME THING the Civilians are doing right now but with MORE bloodshed.

They will be CORRUPT and expect to be venerated for their corruption.

You will NOT be able to criticise them WITHOUT losing your life.

Weak African Leaders will have themselves to blame when the consequences of their LACKADAISICAL reactions to the menace of Military Coups catch up with them.

Imagine the one from Burkina Faso bumping fists with Leaders in a formal setting and thinking it's a sign of "strength".

MADNESS!

What role does AFRICAN UNION play to make some of these underperforming African leaders to readjust and start performing up to required expectations?If the democratically elected leaders are performing up to expectations,there won't be any sort of protest by the citizen that the military will hijack to plot a coup. No smoke without fire.

Namaster:
The African Union SCREWED up by letting the Military Coups of Mali, Burkina Faso, etc stand.

They should have MOBILISED their Joint Military and INVADED one of those in a "Peace Keeping" mission from the get-go.

The fact that they FAILED to curb this MADNESS is contributing to resurgence of Military Dictatorship across Africa.

If one Military gets away with it with ZERO repercussion, others will take their cue from them.
And gradually, Military Dictatorships will spread across Africa just like it's doing right now.

By the time it gets to your footsteps, NO ONE will be available to mobilise for a Military intervention because every country would be a Military Dictatorship at that point.

As for people who think Military Dictatorships are BETTER than the HORRIBLE civilian governments we currently have in Africa, THINK AGAIN!

The Military Dictators would do the SAME THING the Civilians are doing right now but with MORE bloodshed.

They will be CORRUPT and expect to be venerated for their corruption.

You will NOT be able to criticise them WITHOUT losing your life.

Weak African Leaders will have themselves to blame when the consequences of their LACKADAISICAL reactions to the menace of Military Coups catch up with them.

Imagine the one from Burkina Faso bumping fists with Leaders in a formal setting and thinking it's a sign of "strength".

MADNESS!

No useless army from any useless coalition would have returned alive cos the youths in Africa were prepared to defend the men in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

The useless drug merchant got the memo and withdraw after his initial boasting...

Africa and Africans are tired of the rogues in power in the name of one useless democracy...!!