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SADC endorses deployment of a fact-finding mission to Madagascar as regional leaders scramble to address political crisis in the island nation.

On the eve of his formal investiture, Colonel Mikael Randrianirina, the interim leader of Madagascar, firmly asserted that the country’s change in regime is occurring within a strict legal framework and without violence.

The AU has suspended Madagascar’s membership over this week’s military takeover of the island nation.

The court cited President Andry Rajoelina’s “passive abandonment of power” as justification for the move.

While a fleeing Rajoelina insisted that he remains president, the head of an army unit has claimed the military is in charge of the island nation.

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina delivered a delayed speech on Monday evening, confirming he is currently abroad on a security mission following a day of intense political turmoil marked by an attempted takeover of public media by a group of soldiers and significant popular mobilization in Antananarivo.

The AU to send a high-level delegation to Madagascar amid escalating protests and political instability across the island nation in recent weeks.

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina confirms he is in hiding after surviving an assassination attempt amid army mutiny and nationwide protests.

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina’s whereabouts were unclear Monday, fueling speculation of his escape amid coup fears.

The declaration follows weeks of youth-led protests that began on 25 September over chronic water and electricity shortages.