Madagascar's President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister and cabinet

Madagascar military ruler Randrianirina sworn in as president

FILE PHOTO: 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/File Photo

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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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