The opposition leader of Madagascar, Sidney Landry Nassoloniako, said on October 13 that staff of the presidential office confirmed by telephone that President Rajolina had left Madagascar on October 12 and is currently missing.

Military sources told Reuters that Lacollinaire left France on Monday on a French military plane. French media that he had reached an agreement with French President Macron.

Sources said that a French plane landed at St. Mary's Airport in Madagascar on the 12th. Five minutes later, a helicopter arrived and put the passenger into the plane. The passenger was Rajoelina.

The office of the president of Madagascar has previously said that Rajolina will speak to the nation at 7 p.m. local time on the 13th.

Starting on September 25, mass protests broke out in Madagascar caused by long-term water shortages and electricity shortages, with many soldiers announcing support for the protesters and joining the demonstration.

The ¡°Security Maintenance and Tactical Support Training Support Center¡± (CAPSAT), an elite force that helped Rajolina take power in the 2009 coup, called on soldiers to refuse to execute government orders and turn to support the youth protests.

On October 12, the presidential palace of Madagascar said that "an illegal attempt to seize power by force is underway" and President Rajoelina has called for "a solution to the crisis through dialogue."

As the local security situation became more complicated, on October 12, the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar once again reminded Chinese citizens and institutions in Malaysia to pay close attention to the changes in the local situation, strengthen security precautions such as home and residence, try to avoid going outside, away from political rallies, demonstration crowds and regions, do not take photos, video, etc., ensure the safety of people and property.

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