Madagascar coup: President Rajoelina impeached, military takes power following protests

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/ZmpqGTo Members of Madagascar's national assembly on Tuesday voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country earlier in the week amid nationwide protests calling for him to step down.  Colonel Michael Randrianirina said that the military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar and "there is no president, no president of the Senate, no government—nothing is working. So we have to take responsibility." Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina said on Monday that "there have been real plans since 25 September for a coup, an assassination attempt against me," and he had moved to a safe location to protect his life. Meanwhile, protesters outside the capital's city hall praised both Rajoelina's impeachment and the military takeover and said, "Today, we have won. This announcement deserves a national celebration." For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #madagascar