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Madagascar Army Seizes Power After President Rajoelina Flees Country
Widespread youth-led protests citing corruption and poverty prompted military intervention and the president’s exit, with Madagascar ranked 140th on Transparency International’s corruption index.
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina fled the country after a military unit turned against the government amid youth-led protests for change, as reported by an opposition lawmaker.
- The protests began on September 25 and escalated when soldiers from the CAPSAT military unit joined demonstrators, demanding Rajoelina's resignation.
- The military announced it was taking control of the nation and dissolving government institutions, while Rajoelina warned of a coup attempt.
- Rajoelina's leadership faced significant criticism for failing to improve living conditions and for corruption issues, according to Ketakandriana Rafitoson of Transparency International.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
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C 20%
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