What’s the president saying?published at 16:08 BST
President Andry Rajoelina has not yet commented on the announcement of the military takeover.
His exact whereabouts are unknown but he is widely believed to have left the country.
Earlier Rajoelina had tried to dissolve the national assembly – the lower house of parliament – before it voted to impeach him. He put that announcement on X, external.
His next post, which was shared as parliament was getting ready to vote, external, was about the energy crisis.
“In order to increase energy production in Madagascar and address the electricity difficulties faced by our fellow citizens, I am currently overseeing the reception of new production units.
These facilities will enhance the national energy capacity,” he wrote.
He then said: “I’m following up with several official visits planned to friendly countries, members of [the regional body] Sadc, before returning home to personally oversee the commissioning of these facilities.”