"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."
""The president left the country, we called the staff of the presidency and they confirmed that he left the country," said Randrianasoloniaiko, adding that Rajoelina's current whereabouts were unknown. 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."
Andry Rajoelina departed Madagascar on Sunday amid escalating public discontent and massive youth-led protests demanding his resignation. The departure was confirmed on Monday after he lost the backing of a key military faction, whom he accused of instigating a coup. Opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko reported confirmation from presidency staff and said Rajoelina's current whereabouts were unknown. Military personnel and protesters reacted with elation to news of the exit. French media reported that Rajoelina, a French citizen since 2014, was flown out on a French military aircraft under an agreement with President Emmanuel Macron. Rajoelina's office announced a planned national address at 7 p.m. (1600 GMT).
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