MADAGASCAR – Madagascar president Michael Randrianirina on Monday dismissed the Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and entire cabinet, with no explanation. “The President will shortly proceed with the appointment of a new prime minister, following procedures set out by the constitution,” Harry Laurent Rahajason, communications director of the presidency, said in a statement issued in Antananarivo, […]
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Death Toll From Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar Rises to 31
MADAGASCAR – The death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar rose to 31 on Wednesday Feb. 11, with authorities reporting extensive damage. An update from the island nation’s disaster agency showed that 29 of the deaths were reported from the city of Toamasina, with two from Ambatondrazaka, while the powerful storm left 36 people seriously […]
Madagascar’s Military Coup Leader says Open for Dialogue with African Union
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar’s military coup leader Colonel Micheal Randrianirina was on Friday sworn in as president before the High Constitutional Court in the capital Antananarivo. Taking the oath of office, Col. Micheal Randrianirina said in the court chambers: “I will fully, completely, and justly fulfill the high responsibilities of my position as president of the […]
Madagascar Suspended from African Union
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar was on Wednesday suspended from the African Union after the coup leader said would be sworn in as president. “The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force,” said AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in a statement, noting the suspension was with immediate effect. President Andry Rajoelina fled the […]
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Goes in Hiding
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina said on Monday that he was sheltering in a safe place after what he called an attempt on his life. Andry Rajoelina said only the country’s constitution could resolve the impasse, which has seen weeks of anti-government protests. “I was forced to find a safe place to protect my […]
Elite Madagascar Army Unit Installs Gen. Demosthene Pikulas as New Army Chief
MADAGASCAR – The elite Madagascar army unit that sided with protesters installed Gen. Demosthene Pikulas as the new army chief on Sunday, just hours after President Andry Rajoelina announced that an attempted coup was underway. Gen. Demosthene Pikulas was installed by the Army Personnel Administration Center (CAPSAT) during a ceremony at the army headquarters in […]
Madagascar Government Dissolved by President After Protests
MADAGASCAR – The Madagascar government was on Monday dissolved by the president Andry Rajoelina, after deadly youth-led protests swept the nation since Thursday. The UN said Monday that at least 22 people had been killed and more than 100 injured in demonstrations that have been inspired by the so-called “Gen-Z” protests in Kenya and Nepal. […]