Madagascar President

An Army colonel, Michael Randrianirina, was sworn in as Madagascar’s president on Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing. Randrianirina, who led the CAPSAT army unit that mutinied and joined anti-government protesters at the weekend, read out the presidential oath at a ceremony at the country’s top court … Read more

Madagascar was set on Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. The country’s highest court was now expected to formalise the appointment of Colonel Michael Randrianirina in a ceremony … Read more