Madagascar’s coup leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who seized power earlier this month, appointed businessman and consultant Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the country’s new prime minister on Monday.
Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday, after the military took power in the island nation this week.
Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday, after the African Union suspended the membership of the island nation following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina.
An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power, after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country after weeks of protests.
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina postponed a planned national address on Monday after a group of soldiers threatened to seize the headquarters of the state broadcaster, according to the presidency.
Madagascar's presidency said on 12 October that an attempt to grab power by force was under way as more soldiers threw their support behind a youth-led protest movement that has rocked the African island nation for more than two weeks.
Madagascar's presidency said on Sunday that "an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power" was underway in the African nation, without providing details, a day after some soldiers joined a protest movement that had begun last month.
Protesters once again took to the streets of Madagascar’s cities on Monday, marking a third consecutive week of anti-government demonstrations now calling for President Andry Rajoelina to step down.
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in youth-led anti-government unrest in Madagascar, the United Nations has said.
Tropical Storm Diclede devastates Madagascar, claiming 3 lives, displacing 308, and flooding 179 homes, with heavy rains and relief challenges persisting in the north.
At least 22 Somali migrants died when two boats capsized off Madagascar over the weekend, while attempting to reach Mayotte. The boats, which set sail from Somalia on November 2, were discovered by local fishermen and authorities, who rescued 48 people.
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