Madagascar has entered a new phase of political turmoil as the military took control of the country following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina, who fled abroad amid growing unrest. The National Assembly voted to remove him from office after weeks of protests, corruption allegations, and economic instability.
According to local reports, the army intervened after losing confidence in the president’s leadership. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a key military commander, announced that the armed forces had assumed authority to “restore stability and protect the nation’s interests.” Following the takeover, several government institutions were dissolved, while the National Assembly remains functional.
The military leadership has promised a transitional period of up to two years, during which a new constitution will be drafted and fresh elections will be organized. The move comes after widespread demonstrations against power shortages, unemployment, and alleged corruption in the government.
The sudden power shift has raised uncertainty across the country. Regional leaders have urged restraint and called for a peaceful return to democracy. Meanwhile, citizens have expressed mixed reactions—some welcoming the army’s move as a “fresh start,” while others fear political repression and instability.
Madagascar has faced multiple coups in its history, and this development marks yet another chapter of political upheaval in the island nation. The situation remains tense as the new military government consolidates its control and outlines the next steps for the transition.
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