Military Coup in Madagascar: Col. Randrianirina Takes Power

Antananarivo, Madagascar — October 17 — In a swift and dramatic turn of events, Madagascar has witnessed a change in leadership following a military coup. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the head of an elite military division, has been inaugurated as the new leader of the nation, ousting the former president who has now gone into hiding outside the country.

Col. Randrianirina was officially sworn in as president in the main hall of Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court, only days after he declared the military's seizure of power over the vast Indian Ocean island, which is home to approximately 30 million citizens.

The sudden coup has drawn international criticism, with the United Nations condemning it as a violation of constitutional norms. Efforts to restore democratic governance in Madagascar are now under scrutiny as the global community monitors the unfolding situation.

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