Crisis in Madagascar: President Andry Rajoelina evacuated by France

Madagascar found itself in the center of world media attention after the urgent evacuation of President Andry Rajoelina amid growing unrest in the country. The head of the island nation left his homeland on a French military plane, which triggered a wave of questions about stability in the region and the role of external forces in the developing crisis.

According to BAKU.WS, citing Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Reuters agency, President Rajoelina left Madagascar after reaching an agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron. Despite the use of military transport for the evacuation, French authorities officially stated their non-interference in the internal crisis in Madagascar. Along with the president, other high-ranking officials left the country: former Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and businessman Mamy Ravatomanga, a close ally of the president, flew to Mauritius on a private plane.

Against this backdrop, the administration of Madagascar's president announced on Facebook that Andry Rajoelina plans to address the nation on October 13 at 7:00 PM local time (coincides with Moscow time). This sudden evacuation and the upcoming address to the nation only intensify the intrigue surrounding the political future of the island nation, which is on the brink of serious upheaval.