Antananarivo: Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital, Antananarivo.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Randrianirina's inauguration marks a significant event in Madagascar's political landscape. The swearing-in ceremony took place amidst attention from both domestic and international observers, marking the beginning of Randrianirina's tenure as the head of state.