The head of an elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday that it had seized power, minutes after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for “desertion of duty”. Rajoelina fled the country on Monday after weeks of protest, saying he feared for his life.   

The African state’s leader says he has found a “safe place” after his army backed calls for his resignation

The statement followed a military unit publicly joining protesters demanding Andry Rajoelina’s resignation