Madagascar's president flees country to a 'safe space' after alleged attempt on his life | DW News

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina made an address to the nation Monday night. According to Reuters News Agency, the President said he had to move to a secure location outside the country to protect his life. Over the weekend, Rajoelina had said there was a coup underway, after losing the army's support. An elite military unit is backing the so-called Generation Z protesters, and on Monday there were celebrations in the capital Antananarivo. The demonstrators demanded the president step down, following weeks of unrest.

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0:00 Madagascar president flees to a 'safe space'
0:42 Journalist Raissa Ioussouf, on President Rajoelina's escape to an undisclosed location

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Post from DW News on October 13, 2025

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