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African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president
- On Wednesday, the African Union suspended Madagascar after a military-led coup ousted President Andry Rajoelina, while Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced he will be sworn in soon.
- Weeks of youth-led protests prompted the military to act as about 75% of Madagascar's 30 million people face poverty and grievances over corruption and cost of living.
- The military dissolved most state institutions while leaving the National Assembly intact, with CAPSAT, the paramilitary gendarmerie, and police breaking ranks with Rajoelina.
- The 55-member African Union warned and suspended Madagascar, risking isolation as the bloc said `The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force. Our approach is grounded in law and dialogue.`
- The ousted leader is believed to be in Dubai as security forces abandon him, and Andry Rajoelina first rose to power in a military-backed 2009 coup at age 34.
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