Demosthene Pikulas
Demosthene Pikulas is a Malagasy military officer recently appointed as the chief of staff by the army unit known as CAPSAT, which claimed to have taken control of Madagascar's military command amid an ongoing political crisis.
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Demosthene Pikulas was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Army amid the political crisis.
Mengapa Presiden Madagaskar Melarikan Diri? Apa Pemicunya?
Indonesia· 2025-10-15
General Demosthene Pikulas was installed as the new chief of the army staff.
Madagascan army installs new chief
Taiwan· 2025-10-14
Demosthene Pikulas has been appointed as the army chief by the CAPSAT unit.
Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests
Guyana· 2025-10-14
Gen Demosthene Pikulas is the new leader of the military installed by the Capsat unit.
Attempted coup ‘initiated’ in Madagascar, says president – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-13Démosthène Pikulas was appointed chief of staff of the armed forces during a ceremony.
A Madagascar, une unité dit prendre le contrôle de l’armée ; le président, Andry Rajoelina, affirme qu’une « tentative de prise illégale du pouvoir » est en cours
France· 2025-10-12
Pikulas is the head of Capsat who was installed as chief of the army staff during a ceremony.
Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way | Madagascar
United Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Gen Demosthene Pikulas was appointed as the new chief of staff by CAPSAT.
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under wayUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12