Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina has stated he is in a "safe place" following an assassination attempt and coup attempts amidst spiralling unrest and calls for his resignation. This marks his first public address since a mutinous army unit backed anti-government protests.

• Andry Rajoelina confirmed "attempts on my life and coup attempts" since September 25, involving "a group of military personnel and politicians."
• Protests, initially over chronic power and water cuts, evolved into a broader anti-government movement demanding Rajoelina's resignation.
• The United Nations reported at least 22 people killed in the initial days of protests, while Rajoelina disputed this, claiming "12 confirmed deaths" of "looters and vandals."
• A mutinous army unit, CAPSAT, which played a role in the 2009 coup, declared it would "refuse orders to shoot" on demonstrators.
• Rajoelina pardoned eight individuals, including Paul Maillot Rafanoharana, sentenced for a 2021 coup attempt.