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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Madagascar has been gripped by weeks of antigovernment protests, October 11, 2025 [Luis Tato/AFP] A renegade army unit siding with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colonel Michael Randrianirina speaks on the phone, as he arrives with military personnel to join protesters gathered outside the ...

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way. The CAPSAT ...

Bengaluru (India): In a dramatic reversal of fortune, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar finds himself ousted and reportedly in hiding, brought down by the very military force that propelled him ...

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 ...

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 ...