What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was ‘in the shadows’ before launching a coup

A little-known army colonel became Madagascar’s president on Friday after a rapid power grab. He was sworn in as his ...

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and ...

An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader after seizing power in a military coup.