JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president fled the African island nation saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government protests.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, from elite military unit CAPSAT, announced the army was in control of the country and would establish a committee composed of army and police brass to govern. He said they would then set up a civilian government "quickly."'

His statement came just minutes after members of parliament had voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for abandoning his post after he fled the country over the weekend. On Monday Rajoelina broadcast an address on social media saying he was in hiding in an undisclosed location.

The impeachment vote — which garnered

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