Stories from Antananarivo · Madagascar

An elite military unit known as Kapsat, led by Colonel Michael Randrianerina, has taken control of Madagascar following widespread protests.

Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat following accusations of involvement in destabilization activities. The specific identity of the individual was not fully disclosed in the report. Barré faces charges including criminal conspiracy and dissemination of illegal information. The suspect is accused of involvement in debt recovery, criminal association, and spreading false news to disturb public order. The individual is also suspected of planning the destruction of public property to cause electricity outages. Barret, a former military officer turned debt collector, is suspected of orchestrating a plan to destroy public property to cause electricity outages. He is currently in provisional detention and is suspected of working with Malagasy Colonel Patrick Racoutouma Mons. The plot is linked to a rebellion aiming to seize control of the court.