Madagascar

Instability around Andry Rajoelina's coup-installed government. See summary

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allafrica.com Tanzania: SADC Still Holds Hope in Madagascar's Pledge to End Crisis 12/23
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indepthafrica.com Former President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana Says He Won’t Run 12/12
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Summary

In early 2009, Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of Madagascar's capital Antananarivo, began agitating for the overthrow of the president, Marc Ravalomanana. Rajoelina's TV station had aired an interview with Didier Ratsiraka, the former president of the island nation, and in retaliation, Ravalomanana had shut the TV station.

Protests turned violent, and over 100 people were killed by the army. The army switched its support to Rajoelina in mid-February 2009, and Ravalomanana ceded power.