From the Mail & Guardian:Madagascar's army chief warned on Tuesday his troops would take control of the Indian Ocean island if political leaders failed to resolve a worsening crisis within 72 hours.
Chief of staff Edmond Rasolofomahandry called on political groups and leaders across Madagascan society, as well as foreign envoys, to work for a solution to the political crisis that has roiled the island state off Africa's east coast for more than three months.
The United States State Department, meanwhile, said it was allowing non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Madagascar as it issued a new travel warning over "escalating civil unrest" which has now forced the defence minister to quit.
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Update: UN guards Madagascar opposition leader -- Mail And Guardian
My Comment: It looks like another African coup is in the making.