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flag Colonel Michael Randrianirina led a coup in Madagascar after youth protests over shortages, ousting President Andry Rajoelina.

flag On October 17, 2025, Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power in Madagascar following a military coup triggered by weeks of youth-led protests over power and water shortages, leading to President Andry Rajoelina’s exile. flag Randrianirina’s rise reflects a global pattern of military officers ascending to national leadership through coups, a trend seen in countries like Myanmar, Uganda, Turkey, Ghana, and Chile, where military takeovers have led to authoritarian rule or, in some cases, eventual democratic transitions.

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