Facing a military rebellion and escalating anti-government protests led by “Gen Z Madagascar,” President Andry Rajoelina fled the country, citing fear for his life. An elite military unit, CAPSAT, joined the protests and called for his resignation, claiming control of the armed forces. The protests, initially sparked by water and electricity issues, broadened to encompass broader discontent with the government, resulting in at least 22 deaths. While in hiding, Rajoelina called for dialogue, yet his whereabouts and future remain uncertain.
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Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, Russia officially announced that Bashar al-Assad had resigned and left Syria. His last public appearance was a week prior, where he vowed to crush the rebels. Conflicting reports place Assad on a Syrian Air plane departing Damascus airport early Sunday, though flight tracking data is inconclusive. The plane’s transponder signal was lost near Homs, but no crash has been reported.
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As a Texan observing the current political climate in our state, the news of Ted Cruz facing a GOP rebellion as Republicans back his opponent, Colin Allred, comes as both unexpected and long overdue. The sentiment towards Cruz among his own party members, as well as the citizens of Texas, is far from favorable. The anecdotes shared about colleagues hiding from Cruz or the general consensus that nobody likes him are telling of the divisive figure he has become in the realm of politics.
It’s ironic that Cruz, who claims to champion conservative principles, is now facing opposition from within his own party, with many Republicans viewing him as a RINO (Republican In Name Only).… Continue reading
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