Overview
- Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to impeach Andry Rajoelina despite his decree attempting to dissolve the National Assembly.
- The High Constitutional Court recognized a vacancy and invited Col. Michael Randrianirina to serve as head of state, and the military says the ceremony will be held Friday.
- Randrianirina said a council of officers will govern, a prime minister will be appointed quickly, and elections are planned within 18 to 24 months.
- Rajoelina fled aboard a French military aircraft, according to multiple reports, and he continues to denounce the takeover as an illegal coup.
- The African Union suspended Madagascar as the UN reported at least 22 deaths since Gen Z-led protests over water and power failures began on September 25.