Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president after military takeover | NYGazet

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader after seizing power in a military coup.

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into hiding. Col. Michae... [4435 chars]