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Madagascar protests: how ousted president Andry Rajoelina’s urban agenda backfired

The youth-led protests that eventually brought down Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina were sparked, in part, by his attempt to use large-scale urban infrastructure projects as a means of consolidating power.

The Conversation

Madagascar coup: why turning a blind eye to an unpopular president weakens regional bodies

What began in late September as Madagascar’s student demonstrations over crippling electricity outages and water shortages quickly evolved into broader demands for political reform. It became a call to dismantle a system widely seen as corrupt and unaccountable, and for President Andry Rajoelina to resign.

The Conversation

Madagascar's president names civilian PM after military takeover

Madagascar's new head of state has named a civilian prime minister, following a military takeover last week that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina into exile.

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From barracks to palace: Soldiers who led military coups to become state leaders

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as president of Madagascar after a military coup

The Independent UK

How Madagascar's new leader Randrianirina rose from prison to presidency

Madagascar’s new head of state is a soldier, not a seasoned politician. Propelled into power by a military mutiny that joined forces with a youth-led protest movement, Colonel Michael Randrianirina is now custodian of a fragile peace in one of the world's poorest countries.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was 'in the shadows' before launching a coup

A little-known army colonel became Madagascar’s president on Friday after a rapid power grab

The Independent UK

‘Gen Z gave us the victory’: how young protesters toppled Madagascar’s leader

There is jubilation in Place du 13 Mai in the capital but concern about army’s intentions after military takeover

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Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the country.

Radio France Internationale

Madagascar's coup leader is set to be sworn in as president after military takeover

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup is set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into hiding

The Independent UK

Army Colonel To Be Sworn In As Madagascar President

Madagascar is set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.

International Business Times

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region

Those who rise to power through a coup often fall by the same means.

The Conversation

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

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.

International Business Times

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina set to be sworn in as president

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a coup in Madagascar, will serve as president for up to two years before holding elections. The African Union has suspended the country's membership in the bloc.

Euronews

Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar at the weekend

Madagascar's ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis.

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Madagascar's Protests Fan Anger Against Colonial France

Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.

The Independent UK

‘We’re fighting the same battle’: Why Gen Z are protesting across the globe

Young activists have spearheaded protests from Nepal to Morocco and Madagascar

The Independent UK

'You've been calling a lot!': How 2 AP reporters landed an interview with Madagascar’s coup leader

The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup, capping weeks of youth-led protests over poverty and other issues

The Guardian - UK

African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president

Army assumed power after parliament voted to impeach Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests

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The Independent UK

Madagascar's president rose to power off youth discontent and was taken down by it

Andry Rajoelina, once a young mayor who led protests against Madagascar's government, has been ousted as president

International Business Times

Madagascar Adjusts To Military Rule After Colonel Seizes Power

Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina's impeachment and pledged elections in less than two years.

Euronews

Madagascar’s crisis intensifies following dissolution of parliament

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, escalating a deepening political crisis after a military rebellion forced him to flee and go into hiding.

The Independent UK

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

Madagascar’s military coup leader has said he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks

Radio France Internationale

Madagascar army seizes power after president Rajoelina flees country

Madagascar’s army has taken control of the country after parliament voted to remove President Andry Rajoelina, a former disc jockey who led the island nation twice since 2009. He fled the country following weeks of youth-led protests over corruption, poor governance and shortages of water and electricity.

The Independent UK

What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar's military coup

Madagascar’s military has seized power from the civilian government, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety

The Independent UK

Photos of a colonel announcing military takeover in Madagascar after president flees

A colonel from an elite military unit, Michael Randrianirina, announced that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar, after weeks of youth-led protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunities. Randrianirina made the statement after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who fled.

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