Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament in midst of apparent coup attempt

Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament in midst of apparent coup attempt 20 mins ago Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved the country’s lower house of parliament amid a military rebellion. On Tuesday, Rajoelina issued a decree for the National Assembly to be dissolved immediately. This announcement was made on the Madagascar presidency’s Facebook page. The president’s whereabouts are currently unknown. An elite military unit joined youth-led anti-government protests over the weekend and called for him to step down. In a speech broadcast on social media on Monday night, Rajoelina said he left in fear for his life.