Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, has dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.
Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, speaks after being sworn in as president on Friday taking over from Andry Rajoelina following a coup that ousted him, at the constitutional court in Antanariv , Madagascar, October 17, 2025. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, has dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.
Randrianirina seized control of the Indian Ocean island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina.
"The President will shortly proceed with the appointmentof a new Prime Minister, following the procedures set out by theconstitution," Harry Laurent Rahajason, director ofcommunication of the Presidency, said in the statement. The statement did not provide an explanation for thedismissal.
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