Madagascar's president has left the country on French military plane - French radio RFI

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, French radio RFI reported on Monday. Rajoelina was increasingly isolated after losing the support of a key army unit that joined thousands of youths protesting against corruption and poverty and demanding his resignation. A Madagascar presidency spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the RFI report. Demonstrations in the former French colony erupted on Sept 25 over water and power shortages but have quickly escalated into an uprising over broader grievances, including bad governance and lack of basic services. In a further challenge to...