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Colonel Randrianirina Sworn In After Madagascar Coup

10/21/2025

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Colonel Sworn President

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president on October 17, 2025, after a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina amid youth-led protests.
Protests over electricity shortages and poverty escalated into a demand for systemic change.
Randrianirina pledged to govern alongside a transitional civilian government for up to two years before elections.
The African Union and United Nations condemned the coup, calling for a return to civilian governance.

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Military Officers Arrested

Sixteen military officers were arrested in Nigeria after reports they planned to overthrow President Bola Tinubu during the Independence Day parade on October 1.
The Defence Headquarters says the arrests were routine disciplinary actions linked to career stagnation.
Civil society leaders and retired generals condemn any coup attempts and defend democratic governance.
Defence Headquarters' denial fuels speculation about the military's loyalty to democracy.

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Colonel Sworn President

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president on October 17, 2025, after a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina amid youth-led protests.
Protests over electricity shortages and poverty escalated into a demand for systemic change.
Randrianirina pledged to govern alongside a transitional civilian government for up to two years before elections.
The African Union and United Nations condemned the coup, calling for a return to civilian governance.

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