From prison to presidency: Madagascar’s coup leader sworn in as president – who is Colonel Michael Randrianirina?
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, once imprisoned for an attempted mutiny, has assumed Madagascar’s presidency after ousting Andry Rajoelina, who fled amid widespread Gen Z-led protests over chronic power and water shortages. Leading his elite CAPSAT unit, Randrianirina seized momentum from the unrest to enforce a transitional military-civilian governance of up to two years, projecting disciplined, pragmatic leadership focused on patriotism, social welfare, and national unity.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, once imprisoned for an attempted mutiny, has assumed Madagascar’s presidency after ousting Andry Rajoelina, who fled amid widespread Gen Z-led protests over chronic power and water shortages. Leading his elite CAPSAT unit, Randrianirina seized momentum from the unrest to enforce a transitional military-civilian governance of up to two years, projecting disciplined, pragmatic leadership focused on patriotism, social welfare, and national unity.
