Serious analysis for a dangerous world: https://fronts.co Gen Z just toppled Madagascar’s government. From street protests to a military coup, youth rebellion meets elite power. Discover how a generation’s fury reshaped a nation—and what comes next. Stay ahead of global conflicts with WarFronts Weekly! Get sharp, no-nonsense military analysis straight to your inbox. 📩 Subscribe now: https://subscribepage.io/WarFrontsWeekly Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Megaprojects:https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@celestium1234 PoliticalFronts: http://www.youtube.com/@politicalfronts Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/ 00:00 Introduction 02:48 The Buildup 08:41 The Coup 11:48 The Future References https://www.afdb.org/en/countries/southern-africa/madagascar/madagascar-economic-outlook https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/madagascar/overview https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/madagascar-market-challenges https://bti-project.org/en/reports/country-report/MDG https://ieg.worldbankgroup.org/blog/world-bank-madagascar-adapting-fragility-and-governance-challenges https://www.u4.no/publications/madagascar-overview-of-corruption-and-anti-corruption https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/madagascar https://freedomhouse.org/country/madagascar/freedom-world/2024 https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20251013-madagascar-president-andry-rajoelina-leaves-country-weeks-of-protest https://apnews.com/article/madagascar-coup-rajoelina-soldiers-military-africa-b17e7f78a6b0d4abf82a4a19a7a77a05 https://www.dw.com/en/madagascar-president-leaves-country-after-mass-protests/a-74335461 https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cqxr3y3788pt https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251013-madagascar-president-rajoelina-says-he-had-to-leave-for-a-secure-location-to-protect-his-life https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/13/madagascar-president-andry-rajoelina-flees-country-capsat https://www.dw.com/en/madagascar-army-unit-joins-gen-z-uprising-against-president/a-74334916 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-13/madagascar-president-leaves-country-after-protests-rfi-says https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/madagascar-president-rajoelina-address-nation-monday-evening-2025-10-13/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/13/madagascan-president-to-address-nation-as-protesters-call-for-new-rallies https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd070pn4g07o https://www.dw.com/en/madagascar-elite-army-unit-turns-on-president-rajoelina/a-74323019 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/air-france-suspends-flights-madagascar-amid-security-concerns-2025-10-12/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/12/madagascar-president-warns-of-attempt-to-seize-power-what-to-know https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/12/madagascars-president-says-coup-underway-after-army-unit-claims-control-of-military https://www.dw.com/en/madagascars-army-units-join-gen-z-anti-government-protests/video-74323573 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251012-madagascar-army-unit-claims-control-president-says-power-grab-underway https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/12/madagascar-president-says-power-grab-military-under-way https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/madagascar-presidency-warns-attempted-coup-without-offering-evidence-2025-10-12/ https://apnews.com/article/madagascar-protests-attempted-coup-e6dd29a429e06362efd238cfac7270d0