Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Madagascar's president has fled the country, according to reports, after thousands of protesters converged on the capital Monday to demand his resignation.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after an elite military unit turned against the government in an apparent coup, an opposition lawmaker in the Indian Ocean country said Monday. The lawmaker's comments came shortly before Rajoelina was due to appear on national television to make a speech to…

A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile atmosphere after President Andry Rajoelina announced an attempted coup was in progress.

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Monday named an army general as prime minister in a bid to calm growing unrest over his rule. Security forces fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters…

ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar's president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina flees country amid military rebellion, sparking unrest and calls for resignation.

The troops are from the same unit that helped Rajoelina take power for the first time sixteen years ago following nationwide protests