Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his blessing to Madagascar's new leader in a Kremlin meeting Thursday, as Russia seeks to expand its influence in Africa. Colonel Michael Randrianirina — ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Madagascar's new leader during a Kremlin meeting on Thursday, as Russia looks to strengthen its influence in Africa.

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords, days after taking control of the ...

Iyo ubaza ibya Col Michael Randrianirina ku kirwa cya Madagascar mbere y'impera z'icyumweru gishize, nta bisubizo byinshi wari kubona. Gusa mu minsi itatu gusa, yahindutse umuntu ukomeye kurusha ...

Admiral Igor Kostyukov, head of Russian military intelligence (GRU), attends a meeting between Russian President Vladimir ...

Madagascar is reeling after a powerful cyclone tore through its east coast, killing several people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake.

Madagascar's military coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina said Wednesday he will serve as president for up to two years before holding elections, as the African Union suspended the Indian Ocean ...

ANTANANARIVO/NAIROBI (Reuters) -Madagascar's new military ruler Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as president in coming days, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, ...

Col. Michael Randrianirina signs documents after being sworn in as president in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 17, 2025. Madagascar's coup leader Col. Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as ...