African Union Suspends Madagascar As Military Leader Set To Be Sworn In As President

Elite army unit assumed power moments after parliament voted to impeach sitting President Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests Madagascars new military ruler will be sworn in as the countrys president on Friday, the military said on Wednesday, as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The Indian Ocean nation has been plunged into its worst political upheaval in years after on Tuesday, moments after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina, who appeared to have fled the country as street protests escalated.