ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar: President Andry Rajoelina ratcheted up tensions in Madagascar Tuesday (Oct 14) by dissolving the National Assembly to block a vote to force him out of office as thousands gathered for new protests calling for his resignation.Civil servants and trade unionists joined the large crowd i

An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country following weeks of youth-led protests. Rajoelina had refused to step down despite escalating Gen Z demonstrations demanding his resignation…

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television

The announcement came minutes after a vote to impeach President Rajoelina.

In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country.

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina claims he survived an assassination plot amid youth-led protests and military unrest, plunging the nation into crisis.

After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address the nation.