Madagascar military leader to become transitional president

Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as the country's transitional president on Friday. Randrianirina and the transitional government have pledged to hold elections in 18 to 24 months, telling local media that...

Madagascar's military takes power as president impeached

ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar's military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. "We have taken the...

Madagascar vows to install colonel as president after takeove

Military officers who seized power in Madagascar in a protest crisis said their leader would be sworn in as the country's new president on Friday. The military leadership under Colonel Michael Randrianirina has promised elections within two years...

Madagascar vows to install colonel as president after takeover

Military officers who seized power in Madagascar in a protest crisis said their leader would be sworn in as the country's new president on Friday. The military leadership under Colonel Michael Randrianirina has promised elections within two years...

Madagascar’s army takes control after parliament impeaches president

THE Madagascan army says it has now taken control after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. President Rajoelina had issued an order dissolving the parliament in the Indian Ocean nation, after a military-supported “Gen...

Madagascar's new military ruler Randrianirina to be sworn in as president soon

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, will be sworn in as president in coming days, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, after a coup he led to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, who was...

African Union Suspends Madagascar After Military Takeover

The African Union told AFP Wednesday it was suspending Madagascar “with immediate effect” after a coup saw an elite army unit seize power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment. “The country is suspended with immediate effect,” AU...

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina says he will be sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina addresses protesters gathered outside the town hall on Independence Avenue during a nationwide youth-led demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 14, 2025....

Madagascar’s President Ousted, Military Seizes Control of Government

Protesters carry a Madagascan flag and a banner during an anti-government protest in Antsiranana, Madagascar, on Oct. 1, 2025. FITA/AFP via Getty Images Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina was removed from office by a vote of parliament on Oct....

African Union suspends Madagascar after military coup

The suspension came after soldiers led by Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power on Tuesday, just hours after the National Assembly voted to remove the embattled leader, who reportedly fled the country amid escalating protests and fears of a...

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina says he will be sworn in as president

Madagascar’s main university: a tale of ruin, revolt

Agence France-Presse . Antananarivo, Madagascar 15 October, 2025, 21:28 A general view of one of the student dormitories at the University of Ankatso, with garbage piled in front, in Antananarivo, on October 8, 2025. | AFP photo A stagnant puddle...

Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said on Wednesday he would soon be sworn in as the country’s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, who was...

Madagascar dissolves institutions after military seizes power

[Photo Credit: Reuters] Madagascar’s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said on Wednesday he would soon be sworn in as the country’s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina....

Madagascar's president rose to power off youth discontent and was taken down by it

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Andry Rajoelina was a young, man-of-the-people mayor when he led popular protests against the Madagascar government 16 years ago. The uprising resulted in a military-backed coup that brought Rajoelina to power as the...

Madagascar coup leader stakes claim to country’s presidency

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” and that the armed forces would be in charge of the African island nation for up to two...

Madagascar Army Officer Who Seized Power Says He’ll Become President

(Bloomberg) -- Colonel Michael Randrianirina, whose army faction seized power in Madagascar on Tuesday after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, said he will be sworn in as president. “We will probably take an oath soon,” he told reporters...

Madagascar: The Army Seizes Power And Suspends Institutions

1 A military colonel in Madagascar has announced that the armed forces are taking control of the country after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. According to the announcement, in front of presidential palace in the capital,...

Madagascar’s military coup leader says he’s the president now

Madagascar’s military coup leader said on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry...

Madagascar enters military rule as colonel seizes power

Madagascar's new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said he would soon be sworn in as the country's president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Mr Rajoelina, who was impeached by...