"The vote on Tuesday afternoon came as Rajoelina moved to dissolve parliament via a decree posted on social media earlier in the day, but which the opposition rejected. list of 4 itemsend of list I have decided to dissolve the National Assembly, in accordance with the Constitution, Rajoelina posted on X on Tuesday. This choice is necessary to restore order within our Nation and strengthen democracy. The People must be heard again. Make way for the youth."
"I was forced to find a safe place to protect my life, Rajoleina, who did not disclose his location, said in a 26-minute-long live broadcast on Monday after a top army unit, known widely as CAPSAT, reportedly seized the state broadcaster. The same unit announced on Tuesday afternoon that it was in charge as parliament concluded the impeachment proceedings. Rajoleina has not responded to the impeachment and has not renounced his title as head of state."
"The protests, which initially erupted over power and water shortages, have evolved into the most serious crisis the country and Rajoelina's government has faced in years. Opposition parties initiated the impeachment vote on charges that Rajoelina abandoned his post. There's no clear leader in the country. Madagascar has a long history of political crises and uprisings."
President Andry Rajoelina fled the country after an elite army unit appeared to turn against him and seize power. He posted a decree on social media stating he dissolved the National Assembly to restore order and strengthen democracy, a move rejected by the opposition. Parliament voted to impeach him on charges of abandoning his post. The army unit CAPSAT reportedly seized the state broadcaster and announced it was in charge. Protests began over power and water shortages, escalated into deadly Gen Z demonstrations, and exposed accusations of corruption and a stagnant economy. The country currently lacks a clear leader.
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