Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

FILE PHOTO: Malagasy military base welcomes Colonel Michael Randrianirina after he says he takes power during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Zo Andrianjafy/File Photo

(In penultimate paragraph, corrects average annual income to $600 a year ..not.. per month)

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords, days after taking control of the island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor.