13.10.2025 19:02
The political crisis in Madagascar, which began due to protest demonstrations, deepens with each passing day; it has been claimed that President Andry Rajoelina fled the country on a plane belonging to the French military.
As the political crisis in Madagascar deepens, it has been claimed that President Andry Rajoelina secretly left the country on a plane belonging to the French army.
The island nation of Madagascar in Africa is shaken by mass protests and a political crisis. The latest development in the country is quite unusual.
PRESIDENT FLED IN A HURRY
According to a report by French National Radio RFI, on the night of October 12, President Rajoelina was secretly taken by helicopter from the capital Antananarivo to Sainte-Marie Island, where he was boarded onto a military transport plane belonging to the French army and fled the island under the protection of French soldiers.
THE ESCAPE OPERATION WAS CONDUCTED UNDER FRENCH SUPERVISION
RFI reported that the operation was conducted under the supervision of French military officials, stating that Rajoelina was first taken to La Reunion and then moved to another location with his family. The report emphasized that the Paris administration carried out this departure to ensure a peaceful transition, but that France would not intervene militarily in Madagascar in any way.
HIS WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN
While French authorities have not made an official statement regarding the matter, uncertainty continues about Rajoelina's whereabouts. It has been reported that President Rajoelina will address the nation this evening, but no clear information has been shared about where the speech will be made.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Protests that began in Madagascar in recent weeks against power and water outages have turned into anti-government demonstrations, with some elements of the military also supporting the protesters.