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From barracks to palace: Soldiers who led military coups to become state leaders
- Weeks of nationwide Gen-Z protests in Madagascar sparked by power and water shortages escalated and led to a military coup that forced President Andry Rajoelina into exile, with Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as the new leader.
- After decades of a gradual, deliberate ascent through the Myanmar military, Min Aung Hlaing seized power through a military coup in February 2021, declaring a state of emergency and establishing a military government.
- Idi Amin began his military career as a cook and served in the British colonial army, rising through the ranks in Uganda's military to become commander before taking control in a 1971 military coup, overthrowing Milton Obote.
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From Barracks To Palace: A Look At Soldiers Who Became Presidents Worldwide
Weeks of nationwide Gen Z protests in Madagascar sparked by power and water shortages escalated and led to a military coup that forced President Andry Rajoelina into exile and Army officer Col....
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From barracks to palace: Soldiers who led military coups to become state leaders
Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as president of Madagascar after a military coup. It follows weeks of Gen Z protests over electricity and water outages.
Madagascar Coup: Colonel Becomes New President
Key Takeaways: Col. Michael Randrianirina became Madagascar’s president three days after announcing a military takeover. The military cited corruption and economic woes as reasons for the Madagascar coup. Civil society groups and the international community worry about stability. The new regime vows to restore order and plan future elections. A sudden shift shook Madagascar when Col. Michael Randrianirina claimed power. He made the announcement…
The weeks of protests led by Generation Z in Madagascar, motivated by energy and water shortages, intensified and led to a military coup that forced President Andry Rajoelina to exile. An army officer, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, took office as the new leader of the Indian Ocean nation.
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