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Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina to be sworn in as president: sources

October 15, 2025 admin

Colonel Michael Randrianirina told reporters on October 14 that a committee led by the military would rule for up to two years alongside a transitional government before organising new elections. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Madagascar’s new military ruler Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as president in coming days, two sources familiar with the matter…

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Madagascar president dissolves parliament ahead of ouster vote

October 14, 2025 admin

To try to defuse the protests, President Andry Rajoelina last month sacked his entire government. File | Photo Credit: AP Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an opposition-led vote to force him out of office over the island nation’s spiralling political crisis. Mr. Rajoelina has faced over…

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Madagascar’s President says he fled the country in fear for his life after military rebellion

October 13, 2025 admin

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television late on Monday (October 13, 2025) from an undisclosed location. Mr. Rajoelina has faced weeks of Gen Z-led anti-government protests, which reached a pivotal…

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Madagascar President warns of attempted coup after soldiers join protests

October 12, 2025 admin

Protesters gather around a Madagascar military vehicle during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on October 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday (October 12, 2025) that “an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was underway in the African nation, without providing…

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