Michael Randrianirina is a Malagasy military officer who has served as transitional President of Madagascar since October 2025. He came to power after commanding army units that broke with President Andry Rajoelina amid weeks of mass youth-led protests over living conditions and governance, a break that forced Rajoelina from office; Randrianirina was sworn in as head of a transitional government styled the Re-Foundation of the Republic, with a presidential election scheduled for 2027.
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born 1974
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He came to power after commanding army units that broke with President Andry Rajoelina amid weeks of mass youth-led protests over living conditions and governance, a break that forced Rajoelina from office; Randrianirina was sworn in as head of a transitional government styled the Re-Foundation of the Republic, with a presidential election scheduled for 2027.
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