President Andry Rajoelina Stories

Madagascar seeks Interpol red notice for ex-President Andry Rajoelina's ally linked to Boeing deal with Iran
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Investigators allege that the aircraft deal was made possible through falsified registration documents issued under the name of Madagascar's Civil Avi...

Madagascar’s new military leader Randrianirina appoints ex-banker Rajaonarivelo as Prime Minister
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

The appointment followed consultations with the National Assembly and complied with constitutional provisions.

Can the AU prevent coups like Madagascar's?
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

Madagascar's suspension by the African Union has reignited debate over the bloc's power to prevent military takeovers. Experts question whether its to...

Madagascar military ruler Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 17, 2025

At a ceremony held at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Michael Randrianirina swapped his military fatigues for a suit and thanked the young pr...

AU sends high-level delegation to Madagascar after military coup ousts President Rajoelina
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 16, 2025

Randrianirina, who is set to be sworn in as transitional president tomorrow, has pledged to hold elections within two years and to implement instituti...

Madagascar military takes control after President Andry Rajoelina flees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

A military statement confirmed the suspension of the Senate, the High Constitutional Court, the Independent National Electoral Commission, the High Co...

Madagascar’s political crisis deepens as President Rajoelina dissolves parliament
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

In an attempt to ease the unrest, Rajoelina sacked his entire government last month, but street clashes have continued, resulting in deadly confrontat...

President Andry Rajoelina confirms he fled Madagascar, citing threats to his life
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to AP News, the speech was originally planned for national television but had to be broadcast on Facebook after members of the rebelling mil...

African Union rejects any unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 14, 2025

The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) emphasised that the army must "uphold its constitutional mandate and refrain from meddling in political affa...

Madagascar military backs protests, installs new army chief amid anti-government uprising
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Since gaining independence from France in 1960, Madagascar's army has repeatedly intervened in power struggles, most notably in the 2009 coup that bro...

Madagascar soldiers join mass protests against President Rajoelina’s rule
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

The soldiers, including members of the elite CAPSAT unit, were welcomed with cheers as they escorted demonstrators into May 13 Square, defying orders...

Madagascar President appoints military general as prime minister amid mass protests
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

The Gen Z-led protests are now close to entering their third week, having erupted on September 25, with the movement behind the social media campaigns...

SADC chairmanship: Will Andry Rajoelina maintain Emmerson Mnangagwa's momentum?
Kelvin Jakachira  |  Aug 25, 2025

During his one-year term as SADC chair, Mnangagwa championed deeper regional integration, economic cooperation, industrialisation, food security and w...

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