Key political figures in Madagascar following cabinet dissolution.
In a bold political reset, Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina has appointed the nation’s top anti-corruption chief, Mamitiana Rajaonarison, as the new prime minister. This move comes just a week after the entire cabinet was abruptly dissolved, signaling a “turning point” for the Indian Ocean island. Rajaonarison, a veteran of the Financial Intelligence Unit, is being tasked with leading the government on a “clean path” to restore public trust following a period of intense civil unrest. The appointment advances Randrianirina’s self-styled “Refoundation” agenda, launched after he seized power in October when protests over water and power shortages toppled former President Rajoelina. The new prime minister is now tasked with forming a cabinet as the country prepares for constitutional reforms and elections planned for 2027.
Al Jazeera