Madagascar is a large island nation off the east coast of Africa with an estimated population of about 31 million people.
October 12, 2025
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Basic demographic and geographic description
Andry Rajoelina was elected president of Madagascar in 2018 and was reelected in 2023; the 2023 vote was reported to have been boycotted by opposition parties.
January 01, 2023
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Recent electoral history of Madagascar's presidency
The CAPSAT army unit in Madagascar was pivotal in a 2009 military-backed coup that brought Andry Rajoelina to power as the head of a transitional government.
January 01, 2009
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Historical role of a specific military unit in Madagascar's political events
Madagascar gained independence from France in 1960 and has experienced multiple coups and political crises since gaining independence.
January 01, 1960
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Long-term political background