President Andry Rajoelina dissolves National Assembly after military-backed protests force him to leave the country

xMadagascar plunged into political turmoil on Tuesday as the military assumed control following parliament’s move to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. Amid a rebellion by an elite military unit that joined youth-led anti-government protests, Rajoelina fled the country, citing fears for his life.

The president dissolved the National Assembly with an immediate decree, according to a statement on the official Facebook page of the Madagascar presidency. His current whereabouts remain unknown.

The unfolding crisis marks a dramatic escalation after escalating protests over the weekend, with the military stepping in to take control of governance. Political analysts warn that the

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