Madagascar military leader to become transitional president DW 10/16/2025
Colonel Michael Randrianirina assumed a military-led transitional presidency in Madagascar, dissolved institutions, and pledged elections within 18–24 months amid protests and international concern.
Madagascar's president says illegal power grab by military is under way
An elite military unit, Capsat, joined protesters and announced it was taking command of Madagascar's military amid mass protests demanding President Rajoelina's resignation.
Madagascar's coup leader sworn in as president DW 10/17/2025
Madagascar's military seized power and installed Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president following youth-led protests, prompting UN and African Union condemnation and AU suspension.