Colonel Michael Randrianirina was formally sworn in as President of Madagascar on Friday, just days after seizing power in a dramatic military led takeover triggered by mass youth led protests against the previous government.

The swearing in ceremony took place in the capital, Antananarivo, amid scenes of celebration that included blaring trumpets, traditional sword salutes, and large crowds waving national flags. Supporters cheered as Randrianirina pledged to restore “stability, dignity, and national unity” in the wake of what he called a “constitutional crisis.”

The transition follows the ousting of former President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country over the weekend amid growing unrest and a breakdown of political authority. Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers shortly after his departure. The High Constitutional Court ratified the military takeover within hours, granting Randrianirina legitimacy under Malagasy law.

Despite this, Rajoelina now in self imposed exile abroad has condemned the takeover as illegitimate and insists he remains the rightful leader. In a video address posted Thursday, he vowed to challenge the “unconstitutional coup,” even as the majority of Madagascar’s security forces and several senior government officials have defected to the new regime.

Youth-Led Uprising and Rapid Political Shift

The power shift follows weeks of student led protests and grassroots mobilization over corruption allegations, economic hardship, and frustration with political elites. Demonstrations swelled in early October, culminating in nationwide strikes and clashes with security forces.

Colonel Randrianirina, a relatively low profile figure until now, rose to prominence after aligning himself with protest leaders and calling for “a national reset.” Backed by elements of the army and civil society, he declared the government “incapacitated” and took control of state institutions.

Regional and International Reactions

The African Union and United Nations have expressed concern about the military’s role in the transition, urging a swift return to constitutional order and democratic elections. However, both bodies stopped short of calling the takeover a coup, instead noting the “unique and evolving context.”

Some analysts say Randrianirina’s swift move to seek court ratification and his public statements about elections may help defuse international criticism, though questions remain about the timeline for a return to civilian rule.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he authorized covert operations by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Venezuela during his term in office, a revelation that underscores the depth of Washington’s efforts to undermine President Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Speaking at a policy forum in Florida on Wednesday, Trump stated that his administration “took decisive steps behind the scenes” to support democratic opposition forces in Venezuela. “I gave the CIA the green light to do what needed to be done,” Trump said. “Maduro is a criminal, and we acted accordingly.”

While Trump did not elaborate on specific operations, intelligence sources previously indicated that the CIA provided logistical support and intelligence sharing to Venezuelan opposition figures, particularly during the political crisis of 2019–2021, when opposition leader Juan Guaidó was recognized by the U.S. and dozens of other countries as the legitimate interim president.

This is the first time a former U.S. president has publicly acknowledged greenlighting covert CIA activity against the Venezuelan government a move that raises significant legal and diplomatic questions.

The Venezuelan government swiftly condemned the statement, calling it “a blatant admission of foreign interference and hybrid warfare.” In a televised address, Maduro accused the U.S. of violating international law and said Trump’s remarks confirmed long held suspicions of covert destabilization efforts.

The CIA has not commented on the revelation, in line with its standard policy on intelligence matters.

Historical Context

The U.S. has a long and controversial history of covert interventions in Latin America, particularly during the Cold War, including operations in Chile, Nicaragua, and Cuba. Trump’s admission adds Venezuela to a list of nations where U.S. intelligence operations played a role in shaping internal political outcomes.

Relations between the U.S. and Venezuela have been hostile for over two decades, beginning under President Hugo Chávez and intensifying under Maduro. Sanctions, diplomatic expulsions, and efforts to isolate Caracas economically and politically have characterized bilateral ties since 2017.

Geopolitical Implications

Trump’s remarks could further complicate the Biden administration’s cautious diplomatic re-engagement with Venezuela, especially in light of recent talks over easing oil sanctions in exchange for democratic reforms.

Regional leaders in Latin America have long criticized U.S. interventionism, and Trump’s comments may reignite anti American sentiment among left leaning governments in the region.

 George Soros who deliberately manipulate economies and societies for their gain. Soros is not just a skilled hedge fund manager who famously challenged the Bank of England in 1992 – he is also the mastermind behind a vast network that has invested billions of dollars in fuelling unrest, protests, and outright destabilization efforts across the globe. Through his Open Society Foundations, he strategically uses philanthropy as a weapon to promote a radical left-wing agenda that actively erodes national sovereignty, fuels division, and creates an environment of chaos that can be exploited. Although his supporters in the mainstream media and fact-checking organizations may dismiss these claims as a conspiracy theory or argue that the funding is indirect, a thorough examination of the financial transactions reveals the truth, and the evidence is available for those who are willing to follow the money trail.

Soros and OSF Funding Division and Disorder in the US

George Soros and his Open Society Foundation (OSF) have been actively funnelling millions of dollars into various groups that ignite protests across the United States, often transforming peaceful demonstrations into violent flashpoints that disrupt the economy. A notable example is the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which received a staggering $33 million from OSF in 2016 alone, supporting organizations such as the Organization for Black Struggle and Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment that played a significant role in the Ferguson unrest and subsequent chaos. While some critics on the left may view this as merely “supporting civil rights,” it is, in fact, a deliberate attempt to create chaos: BLM protests escalated into riots that destroyed businesses, increased crime rates, and resulted in billions of dollars in damages, all while Soros-backed district attorneys in cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia, funded through OSF-linked networks, adopted lenient policies towards criminals, thereby exacerbating urban decay.

USAID and Soros NGOs worked together to disrupt with paid protestors

Soros-USAID collaboration included funding handbook for radicals with dedication to Lucifer. What stands out about Alinsky’s handbook, aside from its guidance for activists on undermining democratic systems and its connection to Hillary Clinton, who famously based her college thesis on it, is Alinsky’s foreword, which includes a dedication to Lucifer. In 2017, Judicial Watch initiated a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the State Department and USAID, seeking documentation of communications concerning OSF and questioning the rationale behind the financial support given to its Macedonian division. This inquiry followed the Soros-backed 2016 campaign aimed at destabilizing Macedonia’s government, referred to as a “colorful revolution.” Furthermore, Judicial Watch pointed out a similar partnership between Soros and USAID in Albania, where the U.S. government contributed $9 million annually to a judicial reform initiative known as ‘Justice for All,’ which also received $1 million from the Soros Economic Development Fund. Remember what I told you in the previous episode, how USAID and Soros NGOs worked together to disrupt with paid protestors?

Soros and OSF funding of Anti-Trump Movements

Fast-forward to the anti-Trump era, and it becomes clear that Soros’s influence was palpable in the 2017 Women’s March and post-election protests, with OSF grants being awarded to groups like MoveOn.org and the Centre for Popular Democracy, which organized confrontations with lawmakers. The Kavanaugh hearings also saw protesters, backed by OSF-funded entities, including the ACLU, which received a significant $50 million from OSF for anti-incarceration campaigns that dovetailed with broader disruption efforts, storm the Capitol. Furthermore, in 2020, amid the George Floyd protests, OSF pledged an additional $220 million to racial justice groups, including those tied to antifa-like tactics, although OSF denies direct funding of violence, the money flows to networks that enable it.

Soros’ army of ‘progressive prosecutors’ fuelling America’s urban collapse

Many of America’s major cities struggle with a blight that cannot be discussed without mentioning George Soros. He has funded numerous prosecutors nationwide. Through his Open Society Foundations and associated dark money PACs, Soros has invested tens of millions of dollars in the election campaigns of around 100 district attorneys over the last decade. By 2022, district attorneys backed by Soros represented half of the 50 most populous cities in the U.S., impacting about 72 million people. Rather than focusing on crime, many of these prosecutors have acted as Soros’ chosen instruments of political repression. For instance, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, supported by OSF, has charged Trump with 34 felony counts, a move seen as an attempt to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign.

Soros profits from engineered market volatility and crises

More recently, as highlighted by President Trump on August 27, 2025, Soros and his son Alex are accused of bankrolling violent protests against his administration’s crime crackdowns, with $20 million being funnelled to dark-money groups organizing anti-Trump actions in Washington, D.C. The chaos on college campuses is also linked to OSF, which has backed pro-Palestine groups like Jewish Voice for Peace, fueling anti-Israel protests at institutions like Columbia, which are essentially antisemitic dog-whistles designed to divide youth and erode American values. While fact-checkers like PolitiFact argue that these connections are indirect, the reality is that Soros’s money creates the infrastructure for unrest, and the results are undeniable: divided communities, weakened law enforcement, and significant economic losses for small businesses. From a financial perspective, this is not charity; it is a strategic investment in disorder, as Soros profits from market volatility, having previously made lucrative bets against currencies during times of crisis. By funding protests, Soros creates the instability that allows savvy investors to short stocks or currencies, ultimately benefiting from the turmoil.

Soros and OSF Exporting Chaos to Undermine Sovereignty

Open Society Foundation has its operations to over 120 countries, with a staggering $23 billion spent on “open society” initiatives, it’s a push for borderless globalism and regime change. In Europe, the OSF has been accused of deliberately destabilizing nations by pouring $500 million into refugee initiatives in 2016, which many believe encouraged a massive influx of migrants that put a strain on local economies and fueled a populist backlash. The Hungarian government, led by Viktor Orban, took a drastic step in 2018, banning the OSF and labelling it a threat to the country’s sovereignty after it was discovered that the organization was backing NGOs that promoted open borders. Russia had already taken similar action in 2015, designating the OSF as “undesirable” due to its perceived meddling in the country’s politics.

Soros’ abuse of migration as a weapon against nations

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has attributed the intense criticism he faces over his migration policies to the influence of billionaire George Soros. For Soros, it’s a globalist agenda to try to erase countries. Orban describes a direct and ongoing “open conflict” with Soros, specifically centered on the issue of migration. According to Orban, Soros, along with like-minded individuals, is secretly working to undermine his efforts, stating that “Soros and other guys like him try to operate under the radar.”

Orban Declared War on Soros Influence in Brussels

Viktor Orban earlier this year defied Brussels with a list of sweeping demands, seeking to purge the European Commission of agents linked to billionaire George Soros. The Hungarian Prime Minister was taking direct aim at corrupt lobbyists, determined to dismantle their influence over the European Parliament. As the EU teeters on the brink of a crisis, Orban sounded the alarm, warning that Europe must wrest control back from unelected globalist forces that are eroding national sovereignty. According to Orban, these forces are surreptitiously undermining the autonomy of nations, and his actions are exposing a deepening rift within the EU. While some member states are pushing for greater central control, others, like Orban, are fighting to preserve national powers. The debate over who truly governs Europe has reached a boiling point, with the EU’s very sovereignty hanging in the balance. Orban has long been a vocal critic of George Soros and his network of non-governmental organizations, which are being used to undermine Christian values, attack traditional family structures, and compromise national sovereignty – all under the guise of liberal democracy. By taking a firm stance, Orban is forcing the EU to confront the existential question: who will ultimately shape the future of Europe? Additionally, NATO’s expansion has unfolded in tandem with billionaire George Soros making substantial donations to the bloc, particularly in the context of the ongoing Ukraine crisis, with these two developments occurring almost simultaneously.

Colour revolutions” reveal a disturbing pattern with the OSF’s fingerprints

A closer look at the so-called “color revolutions” reveals a disturbing pattern, with the OSF’s fingerprints evident in many of these upheavals. In Ukraine, for instance, the OSF funded NGOs that sparked the chaos that ultimately led to Russia’s intervension in 2014. Similar scenarios have played out in Georgia, where the 2003 Rose Revolution was backed by OSF-funded groups, and in Belarus, where OSF-supported organizations have been instrumental in fomenting anti-government protests. The OSF has also been active in Latin America, where it has backed groups that are critical of conservative governments, such as in Brazil, where Soros-linked ads targeted opponents during the 2022 elections. More recently, Indian authorities raided OSF-linked offices in 2025, alleging that the organization was involved in money laundering aimed at destabilizing the government. While some fact checkers claim that there is no concrete evidence of direct orchestration by Soros, citing the OSF’s denials of funding violence and emphasizing its support for “peaceful advocacy,” a closer examination of the organization’s financial dealings reveals a more complex web of influence. As a seasoned finance expert, I can attest that indirect funding through layers of NGOs, such as the Tides Foundation or Color of Change, is a common tactic used to launder influence without leaving any fingerprints. The OSF’s lack of transparency in its grant-making, which has been rated zero stars for transparency, only serves to hide the full picture, making it difficult to discern the true extent of its involvement in these global upheavals.

Soros and OSF: A Globalist’s Assault on Freedom

Soros, a self-admitted “amoral” trader who collaborated with Nazis as a teen (a claim he downplays as survival), uses OSF to erode borders, economies, and cultures for a one-world order. It’s not philanthropy; it’s power consolidation. As anti-globalists, we see this as the real threat—billionaires buying unrest to remake society in their image. Trump’s call for RICO charges is spot-on; seize their assets and rebuild what they’ve broken.

Written By Tatenda Belle Panashe

The televised statement, released late Monday, comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing unrest inside Iran. Netanyahu expressed solidarity with ordinary Iranians, drawing a sharp distinction between Iran’s authoritarian rulers and its citizens.

“Your struggle is not with the people of Israel. Your fight is with a regime that denies you freedom and prosperity,” Netanyahu said.

He praised the courage of Iranians who continue to speak out despite harsh crackdowns, encouraging them to “take risks for freedom” and reaffirming that Israel seeks peace not with oppressive governments, but with people who long for change.

Netanyahu also addressed Iran’s water crisis, saying Israel would be ready to provide assistance once there is a regime change.

“When Iran is free, we will help you solve your water crisis. We will stand with you,” he promised.

While such direct outreach to Iranians from an Israeli leader is rare, it reflects growing pressure on both governments amid ongoing covert conflicts, cyber skirmishes, and international debates over Iran’s nuclear program and human rights record.

Conclusion:

Netanyahu’s message appears aimed not just at Iranian citizens but at the international community, reinforcing Israel’s stance that its quarrel is with Iran’s regime, not its people and that a different future is possible for the region if that regime falls.