The Latest Breaking News from Andry Rajoelina

Madagascar's ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis.

Many international leaders have been forced to flee their countries or have gone into hiding during uprisings to avoid incarceration or retaliation

Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.

The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup, capping weeks of youth-led protests over poverty and other issues

Army assumed power after parliament voted to impeach Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests

Andry Rajoelina, once a young mayor who led protests against Madagascar's government, has been ousted as president

Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina's impeachment and pledged elections in less than two years.

Madagascar’s military coup leader has said he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks

Madagascar’s army has taken control of the country after parliament voted to remove President Andry Rajoelina, a former disc jockey who led the island nation twice since 2009. He fled the country following weeks of youth-led protests over corruption, poor governance and shortages of water and electricity.

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Madagascar’s military has seized power from the civilian government, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety