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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Madagascar's President reportedly flees the country on a French military plane
Description: Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina is reported to have fled the country on a French military plane. The move comes after mass protests led by young people, dubbed "Gen Z", rocked the nation with demands for change escalating into unrest. Segments of the military allegedly refused orders to crack down on demonstrators, instead siding with protesters, fuelling the crisis. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mme Sophie Mokoena, SABC's International Correspondent, for analysis on the situation in Madagascar and what this means for the country's stability