The President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has called for respect for the Constitution after fleeing the country, citing an attempted murder and military protests.

Andry Rajoelina, the president of Madagascar, called for respect for the Constitution in his first statement after fleeing the country, following military protests. He stated that he is in a "safe place" and mentioned an assassination attempt against him. Rajoelina rejected the resignation request from the opposition movement and emphasized the risks of political instability on international funding. During the protests, the military refused to fire on the demonstrators, causing significant political tensions.