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The coup d’état rate in Africa is not something new. Over the years, several nations have seen their presidents ousted by their own militaries, with top commanders eventually assuming leadership.

Countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and more recently Madagascar, are now under military control — marking a recurring pattern of power seizures across the continent.

On October 11, 2025, the Mozambique army declared the presidency vacant after the nation’s leader fled the presidential palace in a dramatic escape to save his life.

This move mirrors a growing instability trend spreading across Southern Africa, as military takeovers become an increasingly common response to governance crises.

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Meanwhile, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina was reportedly flown out of the country by France amid intensifying protests and a brewing military mutiny.

Sources indicate that his evacuation followed a confidential agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron, though Paris maintains it is not interfering in Madagascar’s domestic affairs.

The unrest, which began on September 25, was initially triggered by severe water and power shortages.

However, it quickly escalated into nationwide demonstrations demanding Rajoelina’s resignation, accusing his administration of corruption and poor governance.

The Presidency of Madagascar has accused members of CAPSAT, an elite army unit that helped Rajoelina seize power in 2009, of orchestrating the coup attempt.

The president was expected to address the nation earlier this week, but his sudden evacuation has left a power vacuum in Antananarivo.

As both Madagascar and Mozambique face uncertain political futures, analysts warn that Africa’s recurring coups signal deeper issues of governance, economic inequality, and loss of public trust in civilian administration.