Antananarivo, Madagascar – The capital, Antananarivo, witnessed today a solemn official ceremony during which Colonel Mickaël Randrianirina was sworn in as President of the Republic of Madagascar, succeeding the transitional government that has run the country for the past months.
The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace, attended by senior military commanders, representatives of political parties, and diplomatic delegations from several African countries, amid tight security measures and extensive media coverage.
Speech by Colonel Michael Randrianirena
In his speech after taking the oath of office, Randrianirina affirmed that he would work to consolidate the constitutional order and restore confidence in state institutions.
Pledging to launch a comprehensive national dialogue to achieve reconciliation between various political forces and advance economic and social development.
Priorities at the head of the authority
The new president added that his priorities include combating corruption, improving public services, and providing job opportunities for young people. He emphasized that the next phase will witness profound reforms in government institutions to ensure stability and national independence.
Randrianirina’s inauguration comes after a period of political turmoil in Madagascar.
Widespread protests demanding the restoration of constitutional order followed, before the military intervened to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
With this event, Madagascar turns a page on political tensions and begins a new phase of civilian rule under Colonel Mickael Randrianirina, amid internal and external hopes that the country will witness stability and development in the coming period.
