2025 Malagasy coup d'état

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-malagasy-coup-d--tat

Write what each word means, using the article.

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of government overthrow?October 12, 2025
2. What is the location of capital city seized?Antananarivo, Madagascar
3. What happened in Madagascar in 2025?In October 2025, soldiers from the CAPSAT unit seized the capital city, Antananarivo, and the military took control of the country after the president left.
4. Who is CAPSAT?CAPSAT is an elite unit inside Madagascar's armed forces that led the takeover in 2025.

Coup d'état: A sudden, illegal, and often violent seizure of governmental power, typically by a small group or faction.
Elite Unit: A specialized military force distinguished by its rigorous training, advanced capabilities, and often, its role in critical operations.
Interim President: An individual temporarily appointed to serve as head of state or government during a transitional period.
Impeachment: The formal process by which a legislative body brings charges against a high official of government, potentially leading to removal from office.