Army Colonel Set to Be Sworn in as Madagascar President Following Coup!

Army Colonel Set to Be Sworn in as Madagascar President Following Coup!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a top officer of Madagascar’s elite CAPSAT military unit, is scheduled to be sworn in as the country’s new president on Friday. The move follows a military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who has since fled the country. [1]

What’s Happening

• Randrianirina formally accepted an invitation from the High Constitutional Court to assume the presidency in a ceremony scheduled for Friday. [2]
• The military takeover dissolved most government institutions, with all but the National Assembly suspended. [1]
• Randrianirina has pledged to lead a transitional government for 18 to 24 months before fresh elections are held. [2]

Why It Matters

• The coup and impending swearing-in mark a sharp turn for Madagascar’s democracy, as the country sees the military formally seize executive authority.
• The African Union has already suspended Madagascar following the takeover, warning against unconstitutional changes in government. [1]
• The international community, including the United Nations, has condemned the coup and called for a return to civilian rule. [3] Citations:

1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/africa/madagascars-new-military-ruler-says-he-will-be-sworn-president-friday-2025-10-16/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. AP News: apnews.com/article/a484f9233876ef559af0c2e3029f1f7a?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. AP News: apnews.com/article/abce17c49a90412b3f21d78824bb2d2e?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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