Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.
Randrianirina led the CAPSAT army unit that mutinied and joined anti-government protesters before announcing the military had taken over after Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty on Tuesday.
“Today marks a historic turning point for our country,” he said after taking the presidential oath.
“We will work hand in hand with all the driving forces of the nation to draft a fine constitution… and to agree on n
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