Madagascar army seizes power after president Rajoelina flees country
Madagascars army has taken control of the country after parliament voted to remove President Andry Rajoelina, a former disc jockey who led the island nation twice since 2009. He fled the country following weeks of youth-led protests over corruption, poor governance and shortages of water and electricity.
The High Constitutional Court said it had asked Colonel Michael Randrianirina to take charge as head of state,