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Madagascar's military coup leader says he's president now

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Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to 'safe place'

Col Michael Randrianirina said the military would form a government and hold elections within two years.

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Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina says he will be sworn in as president

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Leader of Madagascar’s military rebellion tells AP he is ‘taking the position of president’

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Madagascar army colonel Randrianirina to be sworn in as president- sources

Madagascar's new military ruler Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as president in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, after a coup to oust Pre...

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Elite Madagascar military unit says it has seized power

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

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As it happened: Madagascar military says it has seized power

Prior to the vote, 110 out of 163 MPs had signed a letter to move forward to a vote on impeaching President Andry Rajoelina.

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Madagascar's National Assembly votes to impeach departed Rajoelina

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Madagascar president dissolves lower house of parliament amid apparent coup bid

Factbox-Who Is Madagascar's New Military Ruler Michael Randrianirina?

Colonel Michael Randrianirina arrives with members of the military to join protesters gathered outside the town hall on Independence Avenue during a nationwide youth-led demonstration against frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy

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Russia says hopes bloodshed will be avoided in Madagascar

Russia said on Wednesday that it was closely watching events in Madagascar and it hoped that bloodshed would be avoided after the military took power following weeks of youth-led protests.

Madagascar's cornered president ignores calls to resign

Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was sheltering in a "safe place" following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign after spiralling unrest that has forced him into hiding.

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Madagascar President in Hiding as Gen Z Topples Another Government

The president of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has fled the African nation to become the latest world leader ousted by Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across the world.