ANTANANARIVO: An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into hiding. Col. Michael Randrianirina, the commander of an elite army unit, will take the oath of office at the nation’s High Constitutional Court, he said in a statement published on state media.

After leaving his country with French assistance, Andry Rajoelina appeared for the first time since the military mutinied and refused to step down.

ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an opposition-led vote to force him out of office over the island…

Rajoelina's move to flee the country and dissolve the parliament from exile has created a political crisis amid unrest.

The announcement came just after Madagascar's national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who has fled the country to an unknown location after weeks of protests…

During this time, a referendum will be held on the draft of a new constitution

The military promises elections within two years, but the President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Announcement comes after country’s parliament impeaches president after weeks of anti-government protests

Nearly three weeks after Gen Z protests began, and with the president having fled abroad, soldiers announced on Tuesday that they were taking control of the government.

ANTANANARIVO: An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power in the Indian Ocean nation after parliamentarians voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina…

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Army assumed power after parliament voted to impeach Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests

Colonel Randrianirina set to assume presidency in Madagascar after President Andry Rajoelina removed.

Antananarivo, Madagascar: Madagascar’s ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by…

Military leader to take his oath as president on Friday as African Union calls for the restoration of civilian rule.

Madagascar has sworn in army leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president, just days after a military takeover.

Madagascar is the latest of several former French colonies to have fallen under military control since 2020, after coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Gabon and Guinea. It is the…

Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.

Col. Randrianirina takes oath as Madagascar's new leader after military coup, sparking political turmoil and international condemnation.

ANTANANARIVO: An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president…

Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.