Source: International Business Times
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as transitional president on Friday AFP Madagascar's new leader insisted Thursday that a military power grab after the army joined weeks of demonstrations was "not a coup", as ousted President Andry Rajoelina confirmed he had fled the country days earlier. Colonel Michael Randrianirina from the mutinied CAPSAT military contingent has faced international criticism after the army announced Tuesday it had taken power moments after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina. Randrianirina is set to be sworn in on Friday as transitional president and has promised elections within two years and a civilian government.
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