Madagascar s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said he would soon be sworn in as the country s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Mr Rajoelina, who was impeached by lawmakers after fleeing abroad during the weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down despite Gen Z demonstrations demanding his resignation and widespread defections in the security forces. Mr Randrianirina said earlier that the military had taken power and dissolved all institutions except the lower house of parliament, or National Assembly. We will be sworn in soon, the army colonel told a press briefing, a day after the High...
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Madagascar enters military rule after colonel seizes power
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