Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina, who was overthrown in a military coup last week, has officially been stripped of his Malagasy citizenship by the new government. The decision, announced in an order signed by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, cited national laws that revoke Malagasy nationality from anyone who acquires foreign…
Madagascar is entering a new political chapter following a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. According to sources familiar with the situation, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the leader of the takeover, is expected to be sworn in as president in the coming days. Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers on Tuesday,…
Madagascar plunged deeper into political turmoil on Sunday after a mutinied army unit declared it was assuming control of all military forces, challenging President Andry Rajoelina’s authority and escalating weeks of anti-government protests. The CAPSAT contingent, made up of administrative and technical army officers, announced in a video statement that…
Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, in what analysts see as an attempt to quell the ongoing youth-led protests shaking his administration. The appointment, announced late Monday, comes just days after Rajoelina expressed fears of a potential coup.…