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Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR — Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords, days after taking control of the ...

This is what led to Madagascar’s military coup

Madagascar’s military has seized power from the civilian government, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry ...
The New York Times

Madagascar’s Military Has Taken Control. Here’s What We Know.

President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign. By John Eligon and Gaelle Borgia Reporting from Antananarivo, Madagascar Madagascar’s ...
Seattle Times

Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters clash with police as they call for president to step down

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — About 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar’s capital on Thursday, clashing with police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them in the third week of what ...
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Madagascar's coup leader sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests https://p.dw.com/p/529cX ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Madagascar president leaves country

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar -- Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina left the country after an elite military unit turned against the government in an apparent coup that followed weeks of youth-led ...
CNN

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

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 ...
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Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests

ANTANANARIVO — Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was underway in the African nation as more soldiers joined a youth-led protest movement that has rocked the ...
Indiatimes

Madagascar military leader to become transitional president

Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as transitional president after the armed forces seized power, following the impeachment of former president Andry Rajoelina. The military ...
The New York Times

Madagascar’s President Goes Into Hiding

The move followed weeks of intense and deadly protests against the government of President Andry Rajoelina, who said he would defy growing calls to resign. By John Eligon Reporting from Antananarivo, ...
Reuters

Madagascar’s Gen Z drives protests, but offers few answers on what’s next

Protesters lack plan for successor to Rajoelina Army colonel says military has taken over Youth-led protests echo global movements against inequality Madagascar's poverty at 75% despite valuable ...