Hundreds celebrated in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo on Monday, joined by soldiers and security forces, ahead of an anticipated national address by President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of protests demanding his resignation. The demonstrations, initially sparked by power and water cuts, evolved into a broader anti-government movement.

• CAPSAT soldiers, instrumental in Rajoelina's 2009 coup, declared they would "refuse orders to shoot" demonstrators.
• The United Nations reported at least 22 initial deaths, a figure disputed by Rajoelina, who claimed "12 confirmed deaths" of "looters and vandals."
• Protesters, including law student Finaritra Manitra Andrianamelasoa and Steven Rasolonjanahary, expected Rajoelina to "apologise and genuinely announce his resignation" during his 7:00 pm (1600 GMT) address.