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Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president after Andry Rajoelina impeached amid

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Deadly "Gen Z" protests in Madagascar led to a president's impeachment and the swearing-in of coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the new leader.

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  1. Leader of Madagascar’s military coup tells AP he is ‘taking the position of president’

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president after Andry Rajoelina impeached amid

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  1. The Guardian

    African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Elite army unit assumed power moments after parliament voted to impeach sitting President Andry Rajoelina following widespread protests

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Leader of Madagascar's military coup says he is 'taking the position of president' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led the rebellion that ousted President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday, said he expects to be sworn in as president in the next few days.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Madagascar’s military coup leader tells AP he is ‘taking the position of president’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Colonel Michael Randrianirina said he expects to be sworn in soon after leading a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina.

  4. Al Jazeera

    AU suspends Madagascar as military leader to be sworn in as president (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Colonel Randrianirina set to assume presidency in Madagascar after President Andry Rajoelina removed.

  5. The Hill

    Leader of Madagascar’s military coup tells AP he is ‘taking the position of president’ (opens The Hill)

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    ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” and that the armed forces would be in charge of the African island nation for up to two years before any elections are held. Col.

  6. CBS News

    Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president after Andry Rajoelina impeached amid (opens CBS News)

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    Deadly "Gen Z" protests in Madagascar led to a president's impeachment and the swearing-in of coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the new leader.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Madagascar’s coup leader is sworn in as president after military takeover (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Col. Michael Randrianirina, the commander of an elite army unit, took the oath of office to become the new president at a ceremony in the main chamber of the nation’s High Constitutional Court.

  8. MyNorthwest

    Madagascar's coup leader is set to be sworn in as president after military takeover (opens MyNorthwest)

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    ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was set to be sworn in as Madagascar's new leader Friday in a

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Madagascar's coup leader sworn in as president – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests

  10. Los Angeles Times

    An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar's president (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader after seizing power in a military coup

  11. Al Jazeera

    Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.

  12. WDIO Duluth

    Madagascar's coup leader is sworn in as president after a military takeover condemned by UN (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader after seizing power in a military coup. This rapid takeover ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country. Randrianirina, the commander of an elite army unit, took office at the nation's High Constitutional Court.

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