Madagascar soldiers join protestors

Malagasy security forces look on as protesters march during a protest calling for constitutional reforms and the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina in Antsiranana on October 8, 2025. [AFP]

Groups of Madagascar soldiers joined thousands of protestors in the capital Saturday, AFP reporters said, after announcing they would refuse any orders to shoot demonstrators.

Fresh youth-led demonstrations in Antananarivo drew large crowds in one of the biggest gatherings since a protest movement erupted on the Indian Ocean island on September 25.