Madagascar’s president flees country amid student-led coup attempt | ABC NEWS
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country on a French plane amid anti-government protests.
The student-led demonstrations launched a coup attempt as an elite military unit joined protestors in opposition of the government.
BBC journalist Sammy Awami says protestors believe Rajoelina hasn’t done enough to address poor infrastructure and government corruption in Madagascar.
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