A little-known army colonel became Madagascar's president Friday after a rapid power grab that saw him sworn in as his country's leader six days after launching a military coup. Here's what to know ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him ...

Madagascar's top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition lawmaker's attempt to oust the country's military ruler, ruling ...

Malagasy military officers take part in a parade to welcome Colonel Michael Randrianirina to the base after he says he takes power during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and ...

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -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 following youth-led ...

Soldiers guard Col. Michael Randrianirina's car after his swearing-in as president at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Army Col. Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president Friday, just three days after his elite ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An army ...