Overview

• Andry Rajoelina confirmed he departed Madagascar between October 11 and 12 citing explicit threats, with local reports saying a French military aircraft flew him out, and he now says he is in a safe location.
• Minutes after Parliament impeached Rajoelina for abandonment of office, the CAPSAT unit declared control, named Colonel Michael Randrianirina as de facto leader, and he is slated to be sworn in on Friday.
• Military leaders suspended the Senate, the Constitutional Court and the Electoral Council, and formed a security committee to oversee state functions and seek a consensus prime minister.
• The Constitutional Court accepted the impeachment, while the presidency condemned the intervention as a coup and insists Rajoelina remains in office.
• The African Union suspended Madagascar with immediate effect as the UN, France and others voiced concern, and the UN reports at least 22 deaths since protests began on September 25, a toll the presidency disputes.