Opposition leader Rajoelina was quick to seize on the sentiments and made fiery appeals to the country 's impoverished masses . Madagascar military handed power to opposition leader Fernando Martins . Under Madagascar constitution , Rajoelina to young to become president . This has plunged poverty - stricken nation into turmoil . Thousands of people took to the streets to protest rising food prices .
Madagascar military handed power to opposition leader Fernando Martins . Under Madagascar constitution , Rajoelina to young to become president . This has plunged poverty - stricken nation into turmoil . Thousands of people took to the streets to protest rising food prices .