Madagascar Protests - Army Takes Charge After President Flees

Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?

The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands.

Col. Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president after Madagascar military coup

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 fleeing from the country into hiding.

Madagascar's New Military Leader Says Power Grab "Was Not A Coup"

Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina insisted on the eve of his swearing in as new leader on Friday that a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing the island was "not a coup".

Madagascar military leader to become transitional president

Protests against ousted president Andry Rajoelinaand were led by youth groups calling themselves "Gen Z Madagascar." Colonel Michael Randrianirina now plans to rule the country for 18-24 months.

Madagascar coup leader to be sworn in as president on October 17 — Orange portal

Randrianirina will be sworn in by the Supreme Constitutional Court, the portal says

Leader of Madagascar's military coup tells AP he is 'taking the position of president'

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president" and that the armed forces would be in charge of the African island nation for up to two year