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African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president
- On Wednesday, the African Union suspended Madagascar after a military-led coup ousted President Andry Rajoelina, while Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced he will be sworn in soon.
- Weeks of youth-led protests prompted the military to act as about 75% of Madagascar's 30 million people face poverty and grievances over corruption and cost of living.
- The military dissolved most state institutions while leaving the National Assembly intact, with CAPSAT, the paramilitary gendarmerie, and police breaking ranks with Rajoelina.
- The 55-member African Union warned and suspended Madagascar, risking isolation as the bloc said `The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force. Our approach is grounded in law and dialogue.`
- The ousted leader is believed to be in Dubai as security forces abandon him, and Andry Rajoelina first rose to power in a military-backed 2009 coup at age 34.
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Madagascar army officer who seized power says he’ll become president
By Kamlesh Bhuckory, Bloomberg News Military leader Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as Madagascar’s next president on Friday, even as the African Union suspended the country and threatened to impose sanctions on anyone involved in the coup. The inauguration ceremony for the 51-year-old colonel will be held at the headquarters of the country’s constitutional court in the capital, Antananarivo, after the top court’s acknowledgment Tuesday o…
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who brought his units to the streets alongside the protesters, took power after the president's dismissal and his escape. The African Union suspended Madagascar
African Union suspends Madagascar from the bloc following military coup
The African Union announced Wednesday that it had suspended Madagascar from its bodies with immediate effect "until constitutional order is restored after a coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina.
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The Star Kuala LumpurArmy colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country's membership following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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