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Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina speaks during the World Government Summit in Dubai on February 13, 2024. [AFP]

Madagascar was set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.

The country's highest court was now expected to formalise the appointment of Colonel Michael Randrianirina in a ceremony at 10:00 am (0700 GMT), capping a dramatic week in which Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty on Tuesday, with the military stepping in.

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