Citizenship
Former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his citizenship by the country's new prime minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, following his flight from the country amidst protests calling for his resignation. Rajoelina, who also holds French citizenship, had previously sparked debate over his eligibility to run for president
Citizenship
Madagascar's newly formed government has revoked the citizenship of former President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup last week, citing local laws. The decision was made by new Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo in an official decree on Friday. Rajoelina's dual Franco-Malagasy nationality had been
Rajoelina, Andry
Madagascar's recent military coup has led to significant changes in the country's leadership, with ousted President Andry Rajoelina being stripped of his Malagasy nationality. This decision, confirmed by French broadcaster RFI through a conversation with the entourage of Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, was made public just
Rajoelina, Andry
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was ousted after three weeks of intense protests sparked by his government's urban mega-projects, which failed to meet pressing social needs and highlighted the regime's corruption and disconnection from the population. Rajoelina's urban agenda, which included a cable
Rajoelina, Andry
Demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina have exposed deep-seated resentment against France, the country's former colonial power. Banners reading "France out" and "Rajoelina and Macron out" have made their way onto the streets, echoing the sentiments of many Malagasy people. The negative perception of
Army officers
Michael Randrianirina, an army officer, rose to prominence in just three days, leading a coup that toppled President Andry Rajoelina in Madagascar. Randrianirina's swift ascension to power has left many questions unanswered about his background, intentions, and motivations. As the new head of state, he faces significant challenges,
Rajoelina, Andry
As the military seizes power in Madagascar, the country is plunged into an institutional stalemate, with President Andry Rajoelina refusing to resign in the face of a two-thirds majority vote to remove him. The army's takeover has led to a constitutional crisis, with the National Assembly being dissolved
Political protest
As the youth-led uprising continues to shape the course of Madagascar's future, a pivotal moment emerged on September 25 when President Andry Rajoelina fled the country, impeached for desertion of duty. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a former governor of the southern Androy district and a key figure in the
Rajoelina, Andry
A rebellion in Madagascar has pushed the country into turmoil after a parliamentary vote to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, fearing for his life, has moved to a "safe place" but his location remains unknown. The crisis began as a protest over power and water shortages, but has
Rajoelina, Andry
A powerful military unit in Madagascar has taken control of the government, just hours after the country's parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for alleged desertion of duty. The move comes amid a dramatic turn for the president, who has faced growing criticism over economic stagnation, corruption
Rajoelina, Andry
Madagascar has been plagued by unprecedented youth-led protests since September 25, organized by Gen Z Madagascar, which initially targeted utility failures but swiftly expanded to include corruption, rights abuses, and governance failures. The uprising has resulted in at least 22 reported deaths and dozens of injuries, as per the United
Impeachment
The situation in Madagascar has dramatically escalated after President Andry Rajoelina, who has been facing a growing military rebellion, reportedly fled the country amid calls for his ouster. The country's parliament has voted to impeach Rajoelina, prompting Col. Michael Randrianirina, an elite military unit colonel, to announce that
