Tag: Andry Rajoelina
President of Madagascar flees to âsafe locationâ amid deadly protests
President Andry Rajoelina has fled Madagascar to protect his life amid nationwide protests, which began late last month.Rajoelina…
Madagascar on edge as embattled president’s address delayed
A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for…
Madagascan president to address nation as protesters call for new rallies
Madagascarâs embattled President Andry Rajoelina has announced he will address the nation amid pressure from protesters and from…
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced…
Madagascar president warns of attempt to âseize powerâ: What to know
Madagascarâs presidency says âan attempt to seize power illegally and by forceâ is under way, a day after…
Madagascar president says âattempt to seize power illegallyâ under way
Madagascarâs government has accused unidentified forces of attempting to overthrow the president, a day after elite military troops…
Madagascar presidency warns of attempted coup, without offering evidence
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Madagascar's presidency said in a statement on Sunday that "an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of…
Madagascar soldiers join antigovernment protesters assembled in capital
Some groups of Madagascan soldiers have defied orders and joined thousands of antigovernment protesters assembled in the capital,…
Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally
At least 1,000 anti-government protesters have marched in Madagascarâs capital to demand that the president resign, as police…
New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina's appointment of an army general as new prime minister was met with little enthusiasm in…
Madagascar president taps general for PM in bid to defuse protests
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed an army general as prime minister, hoping to quell surging protests…
Madagascar president names military general as new prime minister
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina named Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, a military general, as the countryâs new prime…