Madagascar President Flees Amid Protests and Coup Attempts
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Madagascar's president, Rajoelina, fled the country on a French military plane amid widespread protests led by Gen Z youth over issues like corruption and poor services, with the military and gendarmerie defecting to the protesters, leading to political instability and the appointment of a new Senate leader in his absence.
- Madagascar's president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say Reuters
- Madagascar president flees after losing support of key army unit The Guardian
- President Andry Rajoelina's address to the nation has been delayed because of the latest crisis, his office says BBC
- Madagascan president to address nation as protesters call for new rallies Al Jazeera
- Madagascar’s president says attempted coup is underway PBS
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