Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo on Friday, taking an oath to fulfill his responsibilities, while "defending and strengthening national unity and human rights."

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Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo on Friday, taking an oath to fulfill his responsibilities, while "defending and strengthening national unity and human rights."

The military takeover followed three weeks of youth-led protests by "Gen Z" groups demanding better government services. Demonstrations were initially triggered by chronic water and electricity shortages affecting the nation.

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The military takeover followed three weeks of youth-led protests by "Gen Z" groups demanding better government services. Demonstrations were initially triggered by chronic water and electricity shortages affecting the nation.

Former President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar over the weekend after facing impeachment by lawmakers, saying he left the African island nation for a "safe place" and claiming his life was in danger amid the military rebellion. Rajoelina's whereabouts remain unknown.

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Former President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar over the weekend after facing impeachment by lawmakers, saying he left the African island nation for a "safe place" and claiming his life was in danger amid the military rebellion. Rajoelina's whereabouts remain unknown.

Randrianirina commanded the elite CAPSAT military unit that initially supported the 2009 coup, bringing Rajoelina to power. However, he broke ranks last week, refusing orders to fire on protesters and joining the demonstrations.

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Randrianirina commanded the elite CAPSAT military unit that initially supported the 2009 coup, bringing Rajoelina to power. However, he broke ranks last week, refusing orders to fire on protesters and joining the demonstrations.

The U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the "unconstitutional change of government," calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order, and the African Union also announced the deployment of a high-level delegation to Madagascar.

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The U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the "unconstitutional change of government," calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order, and the African Union also announced the deployment of a high-level delegation to Madagascar.

Madagascar's population of approximately 30 million has an average age of under 20 years. Three-quarters live in poverty, as its GDP per capita has declined 45% since independence from France in 1960.

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Madagascar's population of approximately 30 million has an average age of under 20 years. Three-quarters live in poverty, as its GDP per capita has declined 45% since independence from France in 1960.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president on Friday at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, taking an oath to fulfill his responsibilities, while "defending and strengthening national unity and human rights."

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Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president on Friday at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, taking an oath to fulfill his responsibilities, while "defending and strengthening national unity and human rights."

The military takeover followed three weeks of youth-led protests by "Gen Z" groups demanding better government services, with demonstrations initially triggered by chronic water and electricity shortages affecting the nation.

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Moroccoworldnews #

The military takeover followed three weeks of youth-led protests by "Gen Z" groups demanding better government services, with demonstrations initially triggered by chronic water and electricity shortages affecting the nation.

Former President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar over the weekend after facing impeachment by lawmakers, saying he left the African island nation for a "safe place," claiming his life was in danger amid the military rebellion. Rajoelina's whereabouts remain unknown.

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South China Morning Post #

Former President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar over the weekend after facing impeachment by lawmakers, saying he left the African island nation for a "safe place," claiming his life was in danger amid the military rebellion. Rajoelina's whereabouts remain unknown.

Randrianirina commanded the elite CAPSAT military unit that initially supported the 2009 coup, bringing Rajoelina to power, but broke ranks last week, refusing orders to fire on protesters and joining the demonstrations.

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Randrianirina commanded the elite CAPSAT military unit that initially supported the 2009 coup, bringing Rajoelina to power, but broke ranks last week, refusing orders to fire on protesters and joining the demonstrations.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the "unconstitutional change of government," calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order along the African Union, which also announced the deployment of a high-level delegation to Madagascar.

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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the "unconstitutional change of government," calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order along the African Union, which also announced the deployment of a high-level delegation to Madagascar.

Madagascar's population of approximately 30 million has an average age under 20 years, with three-quarters living in poverty, and GDP per capita declining 45 percent since independence from France in 1960.

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Madagascar's population of approximately 30 million has an average age under 20 years, with three-quarters living in poverty, and GDP per capita declining 45 percent since independence from France in 1960.

Madagascar's military takeover represents a genuine people's revolution where youth protesters finally found military allies willing to stand with them against a corrupt regime. The Gen Z-led demonstrations against chronic poverty, water outages and government corruption gained unstoppable momentum when Colonel Randrianirina courageously joined the cause. This awakening of the people promises real change after decades of failed leadership.

Madagascar's military takeover represents a genuine people's revolution where youth protesters finally found military allies willing to stand with them against a corrupt regime. The Gen Z-led demonstrations against chronic poverty, water outages and government corruption gained unstoppable momentum when Colonel Randrianirina courageously joined the cause. This awakening of the people promises real change after decades of failed leadership.</span

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Madagascar coup leader signals openness to dialogue with African Union after suspension

Madagascar's military coup represents another unconstitutional power grab that undermines democratic governance and regional stability. The African Union rightfully suspended the country while the UN condemned this illegal seizure of power that violates constitutional order. International isolation and diplomatic consequences will only worsen conditions for ordinary Madagascans who deserve legitimate democratic leadership, not military rule.

Madagascar's military coup represents another unconstitutional power grab that undermines democratic governance and regional stability. The African Union rightfully suspended the country while the UN condemned this illegal seizure of power that violates constitutional order. International isolation and diplomatic consequences will only worsen conditions for ordinary Madagascans who deserve legitimate democratic leadership, not military rule.</span

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Military coup leader Michael Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar's president

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

There is a 99,9 percent chance that there will be a successful coup d’état in Africa before December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 99,9 percent chance that there will be a successful coup d’état in Africa before December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Madagascar's military takeover is a genuine people's revolution where youth protesters finally found military allies willing to stand with them against a corrupt regime. The Gen Z-led demonstrations against chronic poverty, water outages and government corruption gained unstoppable momentum when Colonel Randrianirina courageously joined the cause. This awakening of the people promises real change after decades of failed leadership.

Madagascar's military takeover is a genuine people's revolution where youth protesters finally found military allies willing to stand with them against a corrupt regime. The Gen Z-led demonstrations against chronic poverty, water outages and government corruption gained unstoppable momentum when Colonel Randrianirina courageously joined the cause. This awakening of the people promises real change after decades of failed leadership.

Madagascar's military coup is another unconstitutional power grab that undermines democratic governance and regional stability. The African Union rightfully suspended the country, while the U.N. condemned this illegal seizure of power that violates constitutional order. International isolation and diplomatic consequences will only worsen conditions for ordinary Madagascans who deserve legitimate democratic leadership, not military rule.

Madagascar's military coup is another unconstitutional power grab that undermines democratic governance and regional stability. The African Union rightfully suspended the country, while the U.N. condemned this illegal seizure of power that violates constitutional order. International isolation and diplomatic consequences will only worsen conditions for ordinary Madagascans who deserve legitimate democratic leadership, not military rule.

There's a 99.9% chance that there will be a successful coup d’état in Africa before December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 99.9% chance that there will be a successful coup d’état in Africa before December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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