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

A little-known army colonel became Madagascar’s president on Friday after a rapid power grab

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

‘Gen Z gave us the victory’: how young protesters toppled Madagascar’s leader

There is jubilation in Place du 13 Mai in the capital but concern about army’s intentions after military takeover

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the country.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2025

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina set to be sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a coup in Madagascar, will serve as president for up to two years before holding elections. The African Union has suspended the country's membership in the bloc.

Euronews · Oct 16, 2025

Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar at the weekend

Madagascar's ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2025

Madagascar's Protests Fan Anger Against Colonial France

Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

‘We’re fighting the same battle’: Why Gen Z are protesting across the globe

Young activists have spearheaded protests from Nepal to Morocco and Madagascar

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

'You've been calling a lot!': How 2 AP reporters landed an interview with Madagascar’s coup leader

The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup, capping weeks of youth-led protests over poverty and other issues

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president

Army assumed power after parliament voted to impeach Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Madagascar's president rose to power off youth discontent and was taken down by it

Andry Rajoelina, once a young mayor who led protests against Madagascar's government, has been ousted as president

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025