Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct 17, 2025 (AFP) - Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

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2025-10-17

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. Randrianirina led the CAPSAT army unit, which mutinied and joined anti-government protesters before announcing Tuesday that the military had taken power, after Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty. "Today marks......

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