Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president after military takeover

ByEnigma 808

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president on Friday, following the army’s takeover after mass protests forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee. Rajoelina, who was impeached after abandoning the country, condemned the coup and refused to resign. Both the African Union and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the takeover.

Randrianirina, who announced the army’s action, pledged to lead a “national refoundation” with a transitional government for up to two years, followed by elections. He addressed the unrest, blaming poverty, corruption, and infrastructure failures, and promised to break from the past and restore justice.

Protests, mainly led by young people, began in late September due to poor living conditions. Randrianirina vowed to repair the country’s issues and protect fundamental rights. International diplomats, including those from France, Germany, and China, attended the swearing-in ceremony, as Madagascar remains under scrutiny for the military’s role in the transition.

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