US EditionMadagascar’s military coup leader says he is 'taking over as president: Associated Press
- On October 16, 2025, Colonel Michael Randrianirina said he is taking the position of president after leading a military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina.
- Amid weeks of street demonstrations, CAPSAT soldiers joined Gen Z Madagascar protests that began September 25 over water and electricity shortages, forcing President Andry Rajoelina to flee.
- High Constitutional Court invited Randrianirina to serve, and sources say he will be sworn in within days; he said an oath-taking ceremony is required and set the transitional period at at least 18 months, at most two years.
- The African Union suspended Madagascar and urged a return to constitutional order, while Andry Rajoelina, President , condemned the takeover as illegal and rejected the military's legitimacy.
- Madagascar, a country of about 30 million where roughly 75% live below the poverty line, faces renewed instability as Michael Randrianirina prioritizes social welfare.
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Impeached President confirms he fled Madagascar as new leader claims 'not a coup'
Colonel Michael Randrianirina from the mutinied CAPSAT military contingent has faced international criticism after the army announced Tuesday it had taken power moments after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina.
After weeks of unrest in Madagascar, the president has fled. Now, a colonel claims power for himself. Is the protest movement at the goal – or at the end again?
Madagascar Military Coup Sparks New National Era
A Military Coup in Madagascar Established a National Emergency That Redirected the Nation Toward a New Direction The Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar currently faces its most challenging period since gaining independence. A sudden military coup has upended the political order, removing President Andry Rajoelina from power and installing a new leader at the helm. The civil unrest that started as a protest movement has evolved into a natio…
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The Huntsville ItemMadagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
Military Col. Michael Randrianirina joins protesters as he announces that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar on Oct. 14, 2025. AP Photo/Brian IngangThose who rise to power through a coup often fall by the same means. That is one of the takeaways from events in Madagascar, where on Oct. 14, 2025, the military seized power after weeks of protests largely driven by Gen Z. Ironically, it was the same elite military unit that helped br…
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