Coup leader in Madagascar says to be sworn in

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Leader of Madagascar's military coup tells AP he is 'taking the position of president'
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 years before any elections are held.

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What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar's military coup
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Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country
Madagascar's new military ruler Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as president in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, after a coup to oust Pre...

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Madagascar's military coup leader says he is "taking the position of president"
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Demonstrations erupted in the country on September 25 over water and power shortages and quickly escalated into an uprising over broader grievances, including corruption, bad governance and a lack of...

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Madagascar Military Takes Over Government After President Impeached
Military colonel announces that the armed forces are taking control in Madagascar

Military seizes power in Madagascar following anti-government protests

The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president went into hiding saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government protests.
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Gen Z revolution or military coup in Madagascar?

T his is not a coup,” said Michael Randrianirina, after launching a coup in Madagascar on October 12th. A colonel in an elite military unit known as CAPSAT, Mr Randrianirina appointed himself interim president on October 14th,
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Madagascar’s military coup leader says he is “taking the position of president”

Madagascar’s military coup leader said Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina,

Madagascar's president, hiding in an unknown location, dissolves parliament to deepen crisis

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean island nation after a military rebellion led him to flee the country and go into hiding.
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