"10/17/2025October 17, 2025 Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president after seizing power in a military coup following youth-led protests. The military takeover has been condemned by the United Nations and the African Union, which has suspended Madagascar's membership."
"Ousted President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar, claiming his life was in danger. He was then impeached in absentia on Tuesday, after Randrianirina announced that the military would take power. More to come..."
Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president on October 17, 2025, after the military seized control of the island nation following youth-led protests. The military takeover prompted condemnation from the United Nations and the African Union, and the African Union suspended Madagascar's membership. Ousted President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar, asserting his life was in danger, and he was later impeached in absentia on Tuesday after Randrianirina announced that the military would take power. The events reflect a rapid collapse of civilian authority and the imposition of military rule, with international bodies signaling diplomatic isolation.
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