Malagasy Colonel Michael Randrianirina (C), head of the CAPSAT military unit, stands with other members of the unit after reading out a statement in front of the presidential palace where he announced they are taking power in Antananarivo on October 14, 2025. [AFP]
An elite military unit told AFP Tuesday it had taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty.