Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Madagascar's president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest.

Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters that President Andry Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters.

"We called the staff of the presidency and they confirmed that he left the country," he said, adding that Rajoelina's current whereabouts were unknown.

The president's office, which had earlier said Rajoelina would address the nation at 7pm (Tuesday, 12am, Singapore time) on Monday, did not reply to ...