"Andry Rajoelina, the former president, whom lawmakers impeached for desertion of duty after he fled abroad last weekend, has condemned the army takeover and refused to step down while in exile. Rajoelina fled for his life amid the nationwide protests led by the Gen Z Madagascar youth movement, which initially erupted in September over persistent water and power cuts and soon expanded into calls for a system overhaul. Rajoelina says he has travelled to a safe location, which he has not disclosed."
"The little-known army colonel, who has long been a vocal critic of Rajoelina, the new president made his move when his soldiers rebelled and joined the anti-government demonstrations. His appearance riding on an armoured car among the protesters and accompanying them to a main square to demonstrate meant he emerged as the leader of the uprising, which before that time had no visible figure in charge."
Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power after Gen Z-led protests forced former president Andry Rajoelina abroad and was sworn in as president. He appointed businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as prime minister citing experience and international connections. Lawmakers impeached Rajoelina for desertion of duty, but Rajoelina condemned the takeover, refused to step down from exile, and said he travelled to an undisclosed safe location while denying a forged resignation letter. The United Nations and African Union condemned the coup and the AU suspended Madagascar's membership. The colonel emerged by joining protesters and the High Constitutional Court ratified the takeover within hours.
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