Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country amid a military rebellion and ongoing protests, with reports suggesting he was evacuated by French military plane. The military unit CAPSAT has claimed control over the armed forces and backed protests against Rajoelina, who has not resigned but called for dialogue. The unrest, driven by issues like poverty and corruption, marks the most significant crisis in Madagascar since Rajoelina's rise to power in 2009.
Madagascar's president accused the military of attempting an illegal power grab amid ongoing protests, with the elite Capsat unit taking control of the army and calling for calm, as tensions escalate in the country.
Madagascar's president announced an attempted coup amid ongoing protests led by youth groups and military members, with the government condemning the destabilization and calling for national unity during a period of significant unrest.
Mass protests in Madagascar, driven by youth-led movements and civil society, have challenged President Rajoelina over issues like power shortages, corruption, and political governance, leading to his government sacking and ongoing unrest with casualties and calls for his resignation.
