Madagascar’s military coup leader said Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, said he expects to be sworn in as the Indian Ocean country’s new leader in the next few days. Randrianirina announced Tuesday that the armed forces were taking power in Madagascar, capping weeks of protests against Rajoelina and his government by mainly youth groups calling themselves “Gen Z Madagascar.” The protesters have demanded better government and more opportunities in a country with deep problems with poverty, echoing consequential youth-led protests elsewhere in the world.

Full report : Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina says he will be sworn in as president.