The leader of Madagascar's military rebellion said Wednesday that he is "taking the position of president" in an interview with The Associated Press, adding that armed forces would be in charge of the Indian Ocean island for between 18 months and two ...
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The government of Madagascar is the second to be ousted in recent weeks as young people angered by economic hardship and perceived injustice demand change.
Madagascar's military coup leader tells AP in an interview that he is "taking the position of president"
Madagascar's military coup leader has said he is "taking the position of president" in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion ...
Madagascar's military coup leader has said that he is "taking the position of president" in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col.
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world's youngest population.
The military in Madagascar seized power Tuesday after weeks of protests over corruption, power and water shortages forced the country's president into hiding.
Madagascar is under military control after weeks of protests led by Gen Z. The president fled the country, saying he feared for his life. NBC News' Raf Sanchez details the latest protest spurring government upheaval.
Crows celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.
President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.