A little-known army colonel became Madagascar's president Friday after a rapid power grab that saw him sworn in as his country's leader six days after launching a military coup. Here's what to know ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Army Col. Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president Friday, just three days after his elite ...

Oct. 17 (UPI) --Col. Michael Randrianirina, head of an elite unit of Madagascar's special forces, was sworn in as president Friday, days after joining Gen Z-led protests and mounting a military coup ...

Madagascar's military coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina said Wednesday he will serve as president for up to two years before holding elections, as the African Union suspended the Indian Ocean ...

Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion, that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile. The African island ...

Army colonel led push to topple elected president Rajoelina has fled Madagascar, believed to be in Dubai African Union suspends Madagascar with immediate effect Youth protests precipitated crisis on ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar’s military coup leader said Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col. Michael ...

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday, after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led ...

Soldiers guard Col. Michael Randrianirina's car after his swearing-in as president at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) ...

Colonel Michael Randrianirina arrives with members of the military to join protesters gathered outside the town hall on Independence Avenue during a nationwide youth-led demonstration against frequent ...