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Madagascar Coup Leader Takes Oath as President

Madagascar’s coup leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, was sworn in as president on Friday amid loud cheers, music, and ceremonial displays, just days after seizing power in a military takeover that followed weeks of youth-led demonstrations against the previous government. Former president Andry Rajoelina, who fled abroad after being impeached by …

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