Madagascar appoints anticorruption chief as Prime Minister after cabinet dissolution

Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as the new prime minister, following the dismissal of Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo. Rajaonarison, a former senior gendarmerie officer, is tasked with leading the government on a clean path and restoring hope in the nation. Randrianirina, who seized power in October, emphasized the need for integrity in the new prime minister’s role, as part of his broader reforms and transition plan for Madagascar.

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