Randrianirina is a commander in the elite CAPSAT army unit that played a role in the 2009 coup that brought Rajoelina to power. Madagascar's coup leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, was sworn in as ...

Randrianirina’s military coup has been condemned by the United Nations and by the African Union, which suspended Madagascar’s membership. A little-known army colonel became Madagascar’s president ...

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Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president after the military seized power, following youth-led protests that ousted Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina said a military committee ...

Madagascar’s political landscape shifted dramatically this week as Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the 51-year-old commander of the elite CAPSAT unit, was sworn in as president, following a military ...

A little-known army colonel became Madagascar's president Friday after a rapid power grab that saw him sworn in as his country's leader six days after launching a military coup. Here's what to know ...

Ousted President Andry Rajoelina fled the Indian Ocean nation off the east coast of Africa following the military rebellion, claiming his life was in danger. The United Nations chief on Thursday ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him ...

FILE PHOTO: Malagasy military base welcomes Colonel Michael Randrianirina after he says he takes power during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and water shortages, in ...