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An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over

After army coup, Madagascar's Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next

By Tim Cocks ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -When an elite army colonel joined Madagascar's Gen Z protests earlier this month, forcing the president to flee the country, youth-movement leader Olivia Rafetison was happy to have the protection of men with guns,

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What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was ‘in the shadows’ before launching a coup

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An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar's president

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Madagascar’s coup leader sworn in as President after military takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina, the Commander of an elite army unit, will take the oath of office at the nation's High Constitutional Court, he said in a statement published on state media.

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Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

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From barracks to palace: Soldiers who led military coups to become state leaders

An army colonel has been sworn in

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UN condemns military takeover in Madagascar as coup leader to be quickly sworn in as president

The United Nations chief on Thursday condemned the military takeover in Madagascar as an army colonel who led the coup was set to be quickly sworn in as president just three days after announcing sol...

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Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president

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From Barracks to Palace: Soldiers Who Led Military Coups to Become State Leaders

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Madagascar's coup leader is set to be sworn in as president after military takeover

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup is set to be sworn in as Madagascar's new leader in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into hiding.

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Madagascar soldiers join protesters as thousands gather in Antananarivo

Groups of Madagascar soldiers joined thousands of protestors in the capital Saturday, AFP reporters said, after announcing they would refuse any orders to shoot demonstrators.

Evening scene in Madagascar capital Antananarivo after military seized power from civilian government

Madagascar's military seized power from the civilian government Tuesday, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety.

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Madagascar's president is ousted in a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests

Madagascar faces its worst political crisis since 2009, with protests driven by Gen Z groups against outages, poverty, and alleged corruption.

The Africa Report

Madagascar: confusion in Antananarivo as part of the army mutinies

The contingent that, early in the morning, urged the security forces to ‘refuse to fire’ and ‘take responsibility’ took up positions in the centre of the capital. By late afternoon, President Andry Rajoelina’s situation was uncertain.