Michael Randrianirina
MauritaniamilitaryMaleb. 19728.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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He is the President of Madagascar who received the letter.
وزير التنمية الحيوانية يسلم رسالة من رئيس الجمهورية إلى رئيس مدغشقرMauritania· 2026-06-20
Michaël Randrianirina is the new president of Madagascar who is engaging in diplomacy with both Russia and France.
Après sa visite à Moscou, le nouveau président malgache joue l’équilibriste en se rendant à Paris
France· 2026-02-24
Madagascar's new leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, called for 'international solidarity' after the cyclone ravaged Toamasina.
Cyclone in Madagascar kills 38, six missing, 12,000 displaced
Kenya· 2026-02-13Madagascar's new leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, called for 'international solidarity' after the cyclone.
Death toll in Madagascar cyclone rises to 38, 12,000 displacedKenya· 2026-02-12Colonel Michael Randrianirina is the country's new leader who seized power in October.
20 killed as powerful cyclone batters MadagascarKenya· 2026-02-11
Michael Randrianirina is the interim president of Madagascar.
Kreml üritab ära osta Aafrika suurima saare juhtkonda
Estonia· 2026-01-26
Army colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as Madagascar's new president.
Africa coups: 10 in five yearsKenya· 2025-12-07
Michaël Randrianirina is the newly invested President of Madagascar following a military coup.
La France va soutenir Madagascar dans son processus de transition, assure Emmanuel Macron au nouveau président malgacheFrance· 2025-11-29A civilian rule has since been restored under President Michael Randrianirina, a former military chief.
AU reforms: Ruto calls for tough sanctions on coup plottersKenya· 2025-11-26
Colonel Michael Randrianirina led to a military coup in Madagascar.
Gen Z defy the elites for political change – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-08
The 51-year-old politician fled Madagascar after army Colonel Michael Randrianirina said his CAPSAT unit would refuse orders.
Madagascar revokes ousted president's nationalityKenya· 2025-10-25
Instead, he clung to power, eventually leading to Madagascar's elite military unit, of which Randrianirina was chief, to seize power.
Ousted Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina stripped of citizenship
United Kingdom· 2025-10-25Col Michael Randrianirina led a coup and was sworn in as the head of state.
Madagascar Gen Z protesters angry at choice of new PM RajaonariveloUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21Colonel Michael Randrianirina took control of Madagascar after the protests and was sworn in as president shortly thereafter.
After army coup, Madagascar’s Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next
Guyana· 2025-10-20
Michael Randrianirina took control of Madagascar after the protests and was sworn in as president.
After army coup, Madagascar's Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next
Tanzania· 2025-10-20
President Rajoelina was replaced by Colonel Michael Randrianirina.
Mengapa Gen Z di Sejumlah Negara Berunjuk Rasa?
Indonesia· 2025-10-19
Michaël Randrianirina is a colonel who has recently taken a leading role in the political events in Madagascar.
Madagascar : Michaël Randrianirina, un putschiste en quête de légitimitéFrance· 2025-10-18
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the military officer who seized power in Madagascar earlier this week, was officially sworn in as president.
Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president amid protests and international condemnationTanzania· 2025-10-17
Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new president of Madagascar days after a military takeover.
Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president and thanks protestersUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is the new president of Madagascar after leading a coup.
Coronel Randrianirina é o novo presidente de Madagáscar
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-17Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the president of Madagascar.
Militærleder i Madagaskar tages i ed som præsident
Denmark· 2025-10-17
Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the armed forces would form a council to appoint a prime minister.
Madagascar’s president ousted in coup
Taiwan· 2025-10-16
Colonel Michael Randrianirina became the face of Madagascar's military mutiny and declared that the army had 'taken power'.
The Madagascar colonel who sent the president fleeing and took powerKenya· 2025-10-16
Col Michael Randrianirina has become arguably the most powerful person in Madagascar after leading a military takeover.
Who is Madagascar's new military ruler?United Kingdom· 2025-10-16
Michael Randrianirina announced that armed forces are taking over power in Madagascar.
Militærleder hevder å være Madagaskars nye president
Norway· 2025-10-15Michael Randrianirina is the leader of the CAPSAT who announced the takeover of power in Madagascar.
Golpe de Estado en Madagascar tras semanas de protestas masivas
Panama· 2025-10-15
Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced the military's takeover of power in Madagascar.
Военные заявили о захвате власти на Мадагаскаре. В администрации президента утверждают, что он остается на посту
Belarus· 2025-10-15Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced the military's takeover and the formation of a council to establish a civilian government.
Madagascar’s president ousted in military coup after weeks of youth-led protests | News
Jamaica· 2025-10-15Colonel Michael Randrianirina is the only identifiable officer who announced the decision to take power.
A Madagascar, ces heures qui ont mené les militaires à renverser Andry RajoelinaFrance· 2025-10-15Colonel Michael Randrianirina declared that the military has taken control of the country.
الجيش في مدغشقر يعلن توليه مسؤولية البلاد
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-15