Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina is no longer believed to be in the country after being flown out of the African nation on a French military aircraft, following a deal with President Emmanuel Macron,

Madagascar’s military has seized power from the civilian government, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety

President Andry Rajoelina has faced weeks of Gen Z-led anti-government protests, which reached a pivotal point Saturday when an elite military unit joined the demonstrators.

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday vowing sweeping reforms, just days after the military took power following weeks of anti-government protests that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing.

Evacuation follows agreement between Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina, French President Emmanuel Macron, RFI reports - Anadolu Ajansı

Paul Rafanoharana Maillot was freed by Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, who then fled the country. 'I don't want to be used as a pawn,' he told Le Monde in an interview.

The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president went into hiding saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government protests.

Embassy denies ‘interpretations that may have been drawn from’ recent public comments by prefect of Reunion island amid anti-government protests in Madagascar - Anadolu Ajansı

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina left the country after an elite military unit turned against the government in an apparent coup that followed weeks of youth-led protests, an opposition lawmaker in the Indian Ocean country said Monday.

The military in Madagascar seized power Tuesday after weeks of protests over corruption, power and water shortages forced the country's president into hiding.