Randrianirina spent time in a maximum-security jail known for holding hardened criminals Before last weekend, if you'd have asked about Col Michael Randrianirina on the island of Madagascar, you'd ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup, capping weeks of youth-led protests over water and power cuts, ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president" and that the armed forces would be in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina was toppled in a military coup Tuesday after Parliament voted to impeach him ...

Thousands of young protesters in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, have issued an unequivocal demand to president Andry Rajoelina: he must resign now. “He has to quit. Immediately,” declared Angie ...

The head of an elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday that it had seized power, minutes after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for “desertion of duty”. Rajoelina ...

Madagascar has been gripped by nationwide unrest after weeks of youth-led protests over worsening living conditions erupted into a political crisis. What began in late September as demonstrations ...

Madagascar's President Is Ousted in a Military Coup After Weeks of Youth-Led Protests ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled Tuesday in a military coup that ...

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina, gestures as he appoints military general Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as Prime Minister at the Lavoloha Presidential Palace, following government dissolution amid ...

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country amid ongoing anti-government protests. He said in an online speech on Monday that he had gone to a safe location to protect his ...

A Madagascar army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island nation after its parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of youth-led antigovernment ...