Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’

An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean island. Standing outside the Presidential Palace, CAPSAT chief Col Michael Randrianirina said the military would form a government and hold elections within two years. He also suspended key democratic institutions, like [...] The post Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’ appeared first on Kahawatungu .