US EditionMadagascar’s military coup leader says he is 'taking over as president: Associated Press
Michael Randrianirina declared presidency after leading an elite military unit to oust Andry Rajoelina amid weeks of youth protests over government failures.
- On Wednesday, Colonel Michael Randrianirina said he is taking the position of president after leading the armed forces to seize power following weeks of youth protests in Madagascar.
- Weeks of protests by Gen‑Z protesters in Madagascar over failing services peaked Saturday when Colonel Michael Randrianirina and elite CAPSAT unit soldiers broke ranks and joined calls to oust President Andry Rajoelina.
- President Andry Rajoelina fled on Sunday aboard a French military plane fearing for his life, while two sources said the High Constitutional Court invited Colonel Michael Randrianirina to serve and an oath-taking is required.
- There was no immediate international reaction while the African Union called a Tuesday emergency meeting, and Colonel Michael Randrianirina said a military committee would govern alongside a transitional government for up to two years.
- Madagascar's history shows several coups since independence in 1960, including a 2009 military-led coup that brought President Andry Rajoelina to power amid persistent poverty, analysts say.
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Leader of Madagascar's military coup tells AP he is 'taking the position of president'
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president" and that the armed forces would be in charge of the African island nation for up to two year
Leader of Madagascar's military coup tells AP he is 'taking the position of president'
The leader of Madagascar's military coup says he is “taking the position of president” and that the armed forces will remain in charge of the sprawling African island nation for up to two years before elections are held. In his…
Leader of Madagascar's military coup tells AP he is 'taking the position of president'
The leader of Madagascar's military coup says he is “taking the position of president” and that the armed forces will remain in charge of the sprawling African island nation for up to two years before elections are held. In his…
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