Gen Z risks 'being marginalised' in Madagascar political overhaul as army takes power, expert says
Africa • Oct 14, 2025, 6:36 PM
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An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power of the Indian Ocean nation after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests led by young people. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Madagascar expert Dr Luke Freeman of University College London says that Gen Z protesters risk being left out of the overhaul of the political system.
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Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president
Africa • 9:17 AM
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Madagascar's coup leader Col. Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday after the military took power in the Indian Ocean island nation. Randrianirina, the commander of an elite army unit, took the oath of office just three days after the
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Madagascar: Colonel who seized power sworn in as president
Africa • 8:57 AM
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Madagascar Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday, after the military took power in the island nation following youth-led protests that forced Andry Rajoelina to flee. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Antananarivo, Gaelle
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Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
Africa • 8:52 AM
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An army colonel who seized power in Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, was sworn in as the new leader of the country in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into hiding. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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