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flag Madagascar’s military leader named a businessman prime minister after a coup ousted the president amid protests.

flag Madagascar’s military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, appointed businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as prime minister on October 20, 2025, following a coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina amid youth-led protests over power and water shortages. flag Randrianirina, sworn in as president on October 17, cited Rajaonarivelo’s private sector experience and international ties as key reasons for the appointment. flag Rajoelina, now in exile, has rejected the takeover, calling it unconstitutional. flag The African Union suspended Madagascar’s membership, and the UN expressed concern over the political transition, which follows the High Constitutional Court’s ratification of the change in leadership.

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