Africa: All of Africa Today – October 16, 2025

Colonel Randrianirina to Be Sworn in as Madagascar’s President

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s transitional president, following a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The new leadership announced that Randrianirina would assume office during a formal hearing of the High Constitutional Court on October 17. Rajoelina, who fled abroad after being impeached by lawmakers, condemned the takeover but refused to resign despite growing protests…