Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina (L, front) attends the sworn-in ceremony at the High Constitutional Court of Madagascar in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina (R) signs documents after he was sworn in as the president of Madagascar at the nation's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina speaks after he was sworn in as the president of Madagascar at the nation's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)