Summary
Madagascar's parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina after he fled the country amid protests and a military unit's actions against him. Protests started over power and water shortages and have grown into demands for government change. Rajoelina has not officially stepped down from his position, and the country's leadership remains unclear.
Key Facts
- Madagascar's parliament voted to remove President Rajoelina from office.
- President Rajoelina fled to an undisclosed location due to safety concerns.
- Protests began over power and water shortages and expanded into broader political issues.
- An elite army unit, CAPSAT, sided with protesters and took control of the state broadcaster.
- The impeachment vote occurred after Rajoelina tried to dissolve the parliament.
- No clear new leader in Madagascar has been announced.
- Madagascar's economic struggles include widespread poverty and limited access to electricity.
