Military Takes Over As Madagascar President Impeached - Daily Trust

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : After reports that he had left the country with the assistance of France, Rajoelina, who has French nationality, said in a national address late Monday that he was in a "safe place to protect my life".
57% : An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power in the Indian Ocean nation after parliamentarians voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests.
40% : They were followed by the gendarmerie, which admitted to "faults and excesses" against the demonstrations in which at least 22 people were killed, according to the UN, an early toll dismissed by the government.
24% : Under US law, Washington is required to cut off aid to countries if it determines that military coups have taken place, although President Donald Trump's administration has already severely cut US assistance around the world.

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