Madagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation

Military seizes power in Madagascar after president flees amid youth protests

Gen Z-driven demonstrations erupted last month over water and power shortages, quickly escalating into an uprising over broader grievances.

Madagascar military declares takeover following President’s impeachment

In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country.

What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar’s military coup

By GERALD IMRAY Madagascar’s military seized power from the civilian government on Tuesday, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry Rajoelina fled the sprawling Indian Ocean island country for his safety. Related Articles Silver hits all-time high as London squeeze sparks market havoc Snipers on stadium roof but no major incidents as Italy beats Israel in World Cup qualifier US str…

Madagascar’s President Ousted, Military Seizes Control of Government

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was removed from office by a vote of parliament on Oct. 14, following a youth-led rebellion and calls for his resignation. A colonel of Madagascar’s elite armed forces said on Oct. 14 that the country’s military had taken control of the government, following weeks of protests over intermittent cuts to water supplies and electricity. “We are taking power,” Col. Michael Randrianirina said in an announcement at …

Madagascar crowds cheer as military unit seizes power

Crows celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.