Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina says coup attempts are underway

The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in the country. His statement comes a day after an army unit known as CAPSAT condemned use of force by security forces in handling recent protests in the capital Antananarivo. This is the same unit that played a crucial role in the 2009 Malagasy political crisis, which helped Rajoelina rise to power. Madagascar was first hit by protests on 25 September against water and power cuts, but they have escalated to reflect wider dissatisfaction with Rajoelina's government over high unemployment, corruption, and the cost-of-living crisis. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKN Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1tv Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #KBCchannel1 #Kenya #News