The United Nations condemned the military takeover in Madagascar on Thursday and called for an immediate restoration of constitutional order and the rule of law. This follows the ouster of President Andry Rajoelina by an elite army unit known as CAPSAT.

The Secretary General also urged all the stakeholders to work together to tackle the root causes of the instability in the country, while also reaffirming the UN’s readiness to support the country in achieving national stability. The military seized power in the Indian Ocean island nation due to widespread public discontent with Rajoelina’s government. This unrest was fueled by limited opportunities, pervasive poverty, and persistent water and electricity outages, which had resulted in weeks of Gen Z protests in the country. The co

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