"Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina reportedly left the country on Sunday amid growing public discontent with his leadership. Rajoelina's departure was confirmed on Monday and comes after he lost the backing of a key faction of the military, members of whom he accused of instigating a coup aganst him. News of the president's departure was confirmed by opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, who cited conversations with presidency staff in comments made to Reuters."
"Rajoelina's exit follows massive youth-led protests against Rajoelina in recent weeks calling on him to resign. French media reported that Rajoelina, who became a French citizen in 2014, was flown out of the country on a French military aircraft under an agreement with President Emmanuel Macron. Rajoelina's office said he would deliver an address to the nation at 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Monday."
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina departed the country on Sunday amid escalating public discontent and massive youth-led protests demanding his resignation. The departure was confirmed on Monday after he lost support from a key military faction that he accused of instigating a coup aganst him. Opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko cited conversations with presidency staff and reported that Rajoelina's current whereabouts were unknown. French media reported that Rajoelina, who acquired French citizenship in 2014, was flown out on a French military aircraft under an arrangement with President Emmanuel Macron. Rajoelina's office scheduled a national address for 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Monday.
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