EDITORIAL. There is no guarantee that the military, now in power in Antananarivo, will be able to meet the expectations of the Malagasy population. But the international community should not inflict further suffering on the country, especially given that it turned a blind eye to the abuses of an unworthy leader, President Andry Rajoelina.

President Rajoelina faces growing pressure to resign as parts of the army side with protesters after weeks of unrest.

Elite Capsat unit that played a major role in Andry Rajoelina’s rise to presidency joined gen Z protests against corruption