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Madagascar Colonel Set to Be Sworn In as Interim Leader as UN Condemns Power Shift

The High Constitutional Court endorsed Michaël Randrianirina’s designation, which he argues reflects a lawful transfer of authority.

Le colonel Michaël Randrianirina (c) du contingent militaire mutiné du Capsat, arrive à Antananarivo, le 16 octobre 2025 à Madagascar
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Randrianirina pledged elections in 18 to 24 months and said the transition would include the restructuring of major institutions
Colonel Michael Randrianirina (C) has pledged to lead the impoverished Indian Ocean island to civilian leadership in under two years

Overview

  • Andry Rajoelina confirmed he left the country between October 11 and 12, citing explicit threats to his life.
  • The National Assembly voted to remove Rajoelina after he dissolved it hours earlier, and the court then moved to install Randrianirina.
  • Randrianirina rejects the label of coup, says power was transferred to him, and now questions a 60‑day election timeline set by the court while proposing a vote in 18 to 24 months.
  • The African Union suspended Madagascar and announced a delegation to encourage a Malagasy‑led civilian dialogue, as the UN chief condemned an unconstitutional change of government.
  • Protests led by the Gen Z movement over water and power cuts escalated alongside a Capsat mutiny that refused to fire on demonstrators, with the UN reporting at least 22 dead and about 100 injured.