Soldiers have threatened to seize the state TV headquarters in Madagascar as President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation, his office says, amid unconfirmed reports that he has fled the country. A French military aircraft is said to have airlifted Rajoelina from the Indian Ocean island to an unknown location, following a fortnight of nationwide protests aimed at kicking him out of power. His failed attempts to placate young protesters - dubbed Gen Z Mada - saw him sack his entire government and make other concessions to no avail. Over the weekend, a powerful army unit - known as CAPSAT - that helped install Rajoelina in power in 2009 moved to undermine him by declaring itself in command of all the armed forces, while some of its officers joined protesters on the streets of the capital, Antananarivo. The situation escalated, with at least 22 people reported killed during protests sparked by chronic water and power shortages, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with Rajoelina's administration. As protests continue and power dynamics shift, Madagascar's uncertain future raises questions about leadership and governance.