US EditionMadagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation
The elite CAPSAT military unit seized control after weeks of youth protests over poverty and outages, with 130 lawmakers impeaching President Rajoelina amid political turmoil.
- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the National Assembly after fleeing the country amid protests.
- Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the military has taken charge of the nation.
- The military dissolved all institutions except the lower house of parliament.
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In Madagascar, after almost three weeks of mass protests, power was replaced by President Andry Rajuelin, who fled the country and the military announced that they were taking over the country.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced the suspension of the Constitution, while the National Assembly voted to remove Andry Rajoelina, head of state in exile.
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The colonel also disclosed that the military was dissolving all institutions except the lower house of parliament. The post Coup in Madagascar after Gen Z protests forced President to flee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Photos of a colonel announcing military takeover in Madagascar after president flees
A colonel from an elite military unit, Michael Randrianirina, announced that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar, after weeks of youth-led protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunities. Randrianirina made the statement after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who fled.
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