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Who is in charge of Madagascar now?

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Madagascar is currently under the control of a transitional military council led by Colonel Mikhail Randrianirina, following the ousting of President Rajuel after a parliamentary impeachment and military coup. The country is without a president, and the military has dissolved key government institutions, promising elections within two years.

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Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted

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  • Parliament moved to impeach President Rajuel before the military seized power.
  • Colonel Mikhail Randrianirina announced the dissolution of key government bodies. 14s
  • Weeks of youth-led protests preceded the coup, driven by economic and governance grievances. 43s
  • A transitional military council will govern until elections, which may take up to two years. 1m 9s
  • Public reaction is mixed, with some celebrating and others warning of potential instability. 1m 19s
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Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted
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Al Jazeera
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Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted

Colonel Mikhail Randrianirina, head of the elite Capsat military unit, announces the armed forces have seized power and dissolved key government institutions.

Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted

A transitional council made up of officers from the military will now govern until elections are held, which may take up to two years.

Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Madagascar's military seizes power, president ousted

For now, Madagascar is without a president, and senior military members are meeting with politicians to determine the country's future.

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