Madagascar has sworn in military leader Michael Randrianirina as its new president, days after a military coup that ended weeks of widespread youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean nation.

He replaces ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country and was later impeached following demonstrations against worsening economic conditions and governance failures.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Anta

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