Madagascar Army Colonel Seizes Power Amid Protests
TL;DR
Colonel Michael Randrianirina became Madagascar's leader after a swift military coup, following weeks of protests and his previous detention for mutiny. He emerged as the figurehead of the uprising, which has been condemned internationally, including by the UN and African Union.
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