Madagascar President: Randrianirina Sworn In Soon
- Main Event: A coup d'état has taken place in Madagascar,overthrowing President Andry Rajoelina.
- New Leader: Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of an elite unit, is set to be sworn in as the new president within the next two days.
- * Confirmation: The Supreme Constitutional Court has officially invited Randrianirina to assume the presidency.
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Main Event: A coup d’état has taken place in Madagascar,overthrowing President Andry Rajoelina.
New Leader: Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of an elite unit, is set to be sworn in as the new president within the next two days.
Key Details:
* Confirmation: The Supreme Constitutional Court has officially invited Randrianirina to assume the presidency.
* Transitional Period: A military committee will govern the country for a transitional period of up to two years, followed by general elections.
* Reasons for the Coup: The coup followed a massive military rebellion and protests led by young people from “Generation Z,” as well as defections within the army.
* Rajoelina’s Status: Andry Rajoelina fled the country after the rebellion.
* Randrianirina’s Statement: He stated he is assuming the presidency because the country was left without a president or government.
Sources: The information comes from two informed sources who spoke to Reuters, as well as an interview with Randrianirina by the Associated Press.