Why in the news?

• The African Union suspended Madagascar “with immediate effect” after a coup saw an elite Army unit seize power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment.

Madagascar

• Location: Madagascar is a island country in Indian Ocean lying off the southeastern coast of Africa.
• Capital: Antananarivo
• Maritime Border Country: French territory of Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, French territory of Mayotte and Mozambique.
• Climate: Subtropical to tropical maritime climate.
• International Groupings: Member of African Union.
• Fact: Madagascar is the world’s 46th-largest country, the second-largest island country and the fourth-largest island