A military coup this week in Madagascar forced the president into exile, joining a list of international leaders who fled their countries or went into hiding during uprisings to avoid incarceration or retaliation.
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina says he has fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion.
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina is on course for reelection in a vote boycotted by most opposition candidates.
Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has taken a commanding lead in the island nation’s presidential election, which is being boycotted by the majority of candidates and is marked by low turnout.
Madagascar police have imposed a night-time curfew in the capital after the torching of some polling stations ahead of a presidential election set for Thursday.
