US EditionMadagascar’s top court ‘invites’ army colonel to assume leadership, asking him to hold elections within 60 days
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While the National Assembly voted for the dismissal of Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina, the High Constitutional Court invited Colonel Michael Randrianirina to serve as Head of State. This signifies the return of the military to power, which is not a first. The army has occupied a great place in public life since Malagasy independence in 1960. For Josie Dominique, the armed forces have played a recurrent and decisive role in the outcome of pow…
"We are here to take power because the crisis has lasted long enough," said Colonel Michael Randrianirina in front of the media on Tuesday. "The new power announces the establishment of a civilian government "in a few days", while the protests continue.
The High Constitutional Court of Madagascar calls on Colonel Michael Randrianirina to lead the country after presidential leave and political crisis.
On 14 October, the High Constitutional Court (HCC) decided to provisionally entrust the functions of Head of State to Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, in the face of the abandonment of power by President Andry Nirina Rajoelina and the inability of the civil authorities to ensure the continuity of the State. A historic decision that marks a major turning point in the political and institutional crisis that has been going through Madagascar for seve…
Madagascar Constitutional Court Declares Presidency Vacant, Names Army Chief as New Leader - Thepodiummedia
Madagascar’s constitutional court has declared President Andry Rajoelina’s seat vacant, announcing Michael Randrianirina, commander of the elite army unit CAPSAT, as the country’s new leader. The court’s announcement comes as the relatively peaceful country grapples with rare political turmoil. Rajoelina was reported to have fled the country on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the weeks-long youth-led protests. Before his repo…
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