This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Col. Michael Randrianirina says he will assume Madagascar’s presidency within days and military will control the ...

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 ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar’s military coup leader said Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col. Michael ...

Andry Rajoelina, once a young mayor who led protests against Madagascar's government, has been ousted as president JOHANNESBURG -- JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Andry Rajoelina was a young, man-of-the-people ...

Military officers who seized power in Madagascar in a protest crisis said their leader would be sworn in as the country's new president on Friday. The military leadership under Colonel Michael ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Andry Rajoelina was a young, man-of-the-people mayor when he led popular protests against the Madagascar government 16 years ago. The uprising resulted in a military-backed coup ...

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 ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar(AP) — A colonel from an elite military unit, Michael Randrianirina, announced that the armed forces are taking control of Madagascar, after weeks of youth-led protests over ...

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar(AP) — Madagascar's president has dissolved the lower house of parliament after fleeing the country amid a military rebellion.