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Madagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation
Elite CAPSAT military unit joined youth-led protests forcing President Rajoelina to flee, amid unrest over corruption and service shortages affecting 75% of Madagascar’s population, the World Bank said.
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the National Assembly after fleeing the country amid protests.
- Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the military has taken charge of the nation.
- The military dissolved all institutions except the lower house of parliament.
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The Toronto Star
My Mother LodeWhat to know about the events leading up to Madagascar’s military coup
Madagascar's military seized power from the civilian government on Tuesday, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety.
In Madagascar, after almost three weeks of mass protests, power was replaced by President Andry Rajuelin, who fled the country and the military announced that they were taking over the country.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced the suspension of the Constitution, while the National Assembly voted to remove Andry Rajoelina, head of state in exile.
Coup in Madagascar after Gen Z protests forced President to flee
The colonel also disclosed that the military was dissolving all institutions except the lower house of parliament. The post Coup in Madagascar after Gen Z protests forced President to flee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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