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Impeached President Confirms He Fled Madagascar As New Leader Claims 'Not A Coup'

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as transitional president on Friday (Credit: AFP)

Madagascar's new leader insisted Thursday that a military power grab after the army joined weeks of demonstrations was "not a coup", as ousted President Andry Rajoelina confirmed he had fled the country days earlier.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina from the mutinied CAPSAT military contingent has faced international criticism after the army announced Tuesday it had taken power moments after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina.

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