Madagascar’s President Says Coup Attempt Underway As Soldiers Join Protests

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International CorrespondentANTANANARIVO (Worthy News) – Madagascar’s president said Sunday that an attempted coup was underway as troops joined youth-led protests that have rocked the African island nation for nearly three weeks, leaving numerous people dead.In a statement, President Andry Rajoelina’s office said “an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was underway, adding that the president had urged “dialogue to resolve the crisis.”Rajoeli