Communiqué of the 1306th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union held on 15 October 2025, on Consideration of the Emergency Situation in Madagascar.

Abstract

At its 1306th Emergency Session on 15 October 2025, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) reviewed the situation in Madagascar following the military’s seizure of power on 14 October 2025. Recalling key AU and OAU declarations rejecting unconstitutional changes of government, the PSC condemned the coup as a grave violation of AU principles. Acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, the Council decided to suspend Madagascar from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored. It demanded the military immediately cease interference, restore civilian-led governance, and organize free, fair, and transparent elections. The PSC urged calm, national dialogue, and non-interference by external actors, and called for coordinated AU–SADC efforts, including a high-level mission to Madagascar. The PSC remains actively seized of the matter.