Madagascar’s military takes power

An elite military unit has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina, who was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country following weeks of youth-led protests

Col Michael Randrianirina
Chief of CAPSAT army unit, has suspended key democratic institutions, pledging to hold elections within two years

President Andry Rajoelina
Says he has been forced to move to safe place amid death threats. Reports claim he fled on French military plane

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MADAGASCAR
Three-quarters of country’s 30 million people live in poverty

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INDIAN OCEAN
Mozambique Channel
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Sources: Reuters, BBC, AFP
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