African Union suspends Madagascar from the bloc following military coup
The African Union has suspended Madagascar from its membership bodies effective immediately, pending the restoration of constitutional order following a coup that removed President Andry Rajoelina.
The African Union has suspended Madagascar from its membership bodies effective immediately, pending the restoration of constitutional order following a coup that removed President Andry Rajoelina.
Similar actions have been taken against other member states experiencing military coups, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.
The coup initially led to Rajoelina's rise to power as the transitional leader of Madagascar, supported by the military, when he was 34 years old.
The African Union has suspended Madagascar from its membership bodies effective immediately, pending the restoration of constitutional order following a coup that removed President Andry Rajoelina.
Recently, the same military unit that supported Rajoelina has declared a takeover, removing him from the presidency after weeks of protests led by youth against his administration.
According to the World Bank, approximately 75% of Madagascar's population of 30 million lives in poverty. The protests have focused on issues such as limited access to higher education, government corruption, and the rising cost of living.
Randrianirina is scheduled to be sworn in as the president of Madagascar on Tue, Oct 17, 2023, during a formal session of the high constitutional court, as announced by the country's military leadership.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
