Michael Randrianirina

Michael Randrianirina

military Madagascar

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is a military leader in Madagascar who recently called upon his troops to disobey orders to suppress demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina, amid widespread protests triggered by severe socio-economic issues in the country.

Born on Jan 01, 1972 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
165,761
Power
2,677$
Sentiment
6.55
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 6.00 0.18% +10% 53,771,296 106,096 $106,000 209$
France 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 59,665 $2,700,000 2,468$
Totals 3 119,044,807 165,761 $2,806,000 2,677$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: A civilian rule has since been restored under President Michael Randrianirina, a former military chief. 6

The Standard: AU reforms: Ruto calls for tough sanctions on coup plotters

Kenya Kenya: The 51-year-old politician fled Madagascar after army Colonel Michael Randrianirina said his CAPSAT unit would refuse orders. 5

The Standard: Madagascar revokes ousted president's nationality

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Instead, he clung to power, eventually leading to Madagascar's elite military unit, of which Randrianirina was chief, to seize power. 4

BBC: Ousted Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina stripped of citizenship

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Col Michael Randrianirina led a coup and was sworn in as the head of state. 7

BBC: Madagascar Gen Z protesters angry at choice of new PM Rajaonarivelo

Guyana Guyana: Colonel Michael Randrianirina took control of Madagascar after the protests and was sworn in as president shortly thereafter. 6

Stabroek News: After army coup, Madagascar’s Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next