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Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship
Former Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup last week, has been stripped of his citizenship by the new regime.…
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Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — For Donah Falia and the other young people whose weeks of protests paved the way for Madagascar’s military…
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What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was 'in the shadows' before launching a coup
A little-known army colonel became Madagascar's president Friday after a rapid power grab that saw him sworn in as his country's leader…
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Madagascar military leader sworn in as president after youth-led protests
Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new president of Madagascar days after a military takeover on the Indian Ocean…
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A timeline of all the major events in Madagascar's military coup
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The military has seized power in a coup in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar and ousted President…
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'You've been calling a lot!': How 2 AP reporters landed an interview with Madagascar’s coup leader
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup,…
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What to know about the events leading up to Madagascar's military coup
Madagascar's military seized power from the civilian government on Tuesday, a high-ranking commander announced after President Andry…
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Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place'
An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the…
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Madagascar president hiding in 'safe place' as he warns of coup attempt
Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he is sheltering in a "safe place" after an attempt on his life, following weeks…
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An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country's president says
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country's president said on…
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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power illegally under way
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in…
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Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country's challenges, promising that if they persist, he will…
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Youth protests escalate in Madagascar despite government dismissal
Youth-led protests over power and water outages in Madagascar intensified on Tuesday despite President Andry Rajoelina's move to dismiss…