This comes after the president, who was currently in hiding, declared the dissolution of the National Assembly in a bid to block the vote to force him out of office amid unrest in the country. 

‘We have taken power’: Military takes over Madagascar after National Assembly votes to impeach President Rajoelina

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday (Oct 14) dissolved the national assembly ahead of an opposition-led vote to force him out of office amid the political crisis in the island nation.

Madagascar president dissolves national assembly ahead of ouster vote – Is the move legal?

Gen Z-led protests in Madagascar have sparked a political crisis, with President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fleeing after elite military unit CAPSAT joined demonstrators. The uprising, fueled by poor services and corruption, follows similar youth movements in Nepal and Morocco.

Another Gen Z protest: Madagascar president flees after alleged coup attempt; military says 'will not suppress people'- What's happening

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‘We have taken power’: Military takes over Madagascar after National Assembly votes to impeach President Rajoelina

Madagascar president dissolves national assembly ahead of ouster vote

Another Gen Z protest: Madagascar president flees after military revolts