Madagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation

Military Takes Over As Madagascar President Impeached - Daily Trust

An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power in the Indian Ocean nation after parliamentarians voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests. There were celebrations in the streets of the capital after the commander of the CAPSAT military unit, which joined the demonstrators over the weekend, announced that it was in charge. The presidency denounced “a clear act of attempted coup” and…

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