Source: Business Insider Africa
“Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina was airlifted out of the country by France amidst escalating unrest. The dramatic evacuation, reportedly carried out on a French military aircraft, follows mass demonstrations demanding Rajoelina’s resignation and marks the latest in a wave of youth-driven uprisings shaking governments across Africa. Rajoelina confirmed in a late-night address posted on the presidency’s social media accounts that he had left the country, citing threats to his life. ‘I left to go to a secure location to protect my life,’ he said. The president vowed not to ‘allow Madagascar to be destroyed,’ but did not disclose his location and has so far ignored growing calls to step down. … Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, the leader of Madagascar’s parliamentary opposition, told reporters that Rajoelina left after key army units defected to join demonstrators demanding his resignation.” (10/14/25)