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Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

18 October 2025
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2025-10-18 12:03

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday. Michael led the CAPSAT army unit, before announcing Tuesday that the military had taken power after ex-president Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty. He vowed sweeping reforms for the impoverished island nation, where anger over chronic power cuts sparked protests last month that soon escalated into a mass movement.

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