Madagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation

Armed forces taking control of Madagascar, military colonel says

The military has taken control after the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina amid widespread youth protests over poverty and governance failures

Photos of a colonel announcing military takeover in Madagascar after president flees

A colonel from an elite military unit, Michael Randrianirina, announced that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar, after weeks of youth-led protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunities. Randrianirina made the statement after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who fled.

Madagascar military unit says it has seized power and toppled President Andry Rajoelina

The military promises elections within two years, but the President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Madagascar Army Colonel Says Military Has Taken Charge of ...

MADAGASCAR ARMY COLONEL SAYS MILITARY HAS TAKEN CHARGE OF NATION

Madagascar’s Military Steps In After Parliament Moves To Oust Rajoelina

Madagascar has entered a rare moment when street anger, collapsing services, and a constitutional showdown all converged. After weeks of youth-led protests over blackouts, dry taps, corruption, and poor governance, the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. Minutes later, an elite army faction said on national radio that it was assuming control and […]