"We are staying here for at least 18 months, at most two years," Colonel Michael Randrianirina says. Photo: AP PHOTO

Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina says he will soon be sworn in as president of the African island country after a coup he led to oust President Andry Rajoelina.

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Rajoelina, who was impeached by MPs after fleeing abroad at the weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down despite "Gen Z" demonstrations demanding his resignation and widespread defections in the security forces.

Randrianirina has told Malagasy citizens that the militar

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