Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president on Friday, after seizing power in a military coup following youth-led protests.
The military takeover has been condemned by the United Nations and the African Union, which has suspended Madagascar’s membership.
Ousted President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar, claiming his life was in danger. He was then impeached in absentia on Tuesday, after Randrianirina announced that the military would take power.
