Photos of a colonel announcing military takeover in Madagascar after president flees
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2:01 PM on Tuesday, October 14
By BRIAN INGANGA
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A colonel from an elite military unit, Michael Randrianirina, announced that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar, after weeks of youth-led protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunities. Randrianirina made the statement after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who fled.
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