Tag: Andry Rajoelina

Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president

Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back…

Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president

Madagascar was set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power…

Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on…

By Reuters

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AU suspends Madagascar as military leader to be sworn in as president

Military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as Madagascar’s transitional president on Friday, the country’s new…

Gen Z Protesters Have Toppled Another Government

Members of the CAPSAT military unit are cheered by protesters as they arrive to address a crowd, announcing…

Madagascar’s top court invites army colonel to serve as president after power grab

Colonel Michael Randrianirina addresses protesters gathered outside the town hall on Independence Avenue during a nationwide youth-led demonstration…

By Reuters

Who is Madagascar’s fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?

By Tim Cocks and Ammu KannampillyANTANANARIVO/NAIROBI (Reuters) -A former DJ once nicknamed "TGV" after the French fast train…

Who is in charge of Madagascar after President Rajoelina flees?

Madagascar’s parliament has voted to impeach embattled President Andry Rajoelina just hours after he fled the country in…

Madagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation

Colonel Michael Randrianirina speaks on the phone, as he arrives with military personnel to join protesters gathered outside…

By Reuters

Madagascar president dissolves parliament after fleeing army-backed protest

Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has issued a decree dissolving the National Assembly as he bids to avert…

Scenting victory, Madagascar youth give scant thought to what’s next

By Tim CocksANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -The thousands of young protesters chanting vitriolic slogans against Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina in…