Madagascar military seizes power

"Madagascar’s army has said it has taken control of the country after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached, numerous media outlets reported on Tuesday. The announcement came amid mass protests and a deepening political crisis.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina made the statement on national radio, saying “we have taken power” and that all institutions except the lower house of parliament were being dissolved.
The announcement came shortly after 130 lawmakers voted to impeach Rajoelina, with one blank ballot cast, according to witnesses cited by Reuters.
Opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko rejected Rajoelina’s earlier attempt to dissolve the National Assembly, calling it “not legally valid.” RT