Summary
Madagascar's President, Michael Randrianirina, appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the country's anticorruption chief, as the new Prime Minister. This change follows the recent dismissal of the previous Prime Minister and the entire cabinet. The new government's goal is to restore integrity and address issues such as corruption and public trust.
Key Facts
- President Michael Randrianirina of Madagascar took power in October.
- Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the anticorruption chief, is now the Prime Minister.
- The previous Prime Minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, and the cabinet were dismissed last week.
- Rajaonarison led Madagascar's Financial Intelligence Unit since 2021.
- Recent protests in Madagascar led to political changes, with Randrianirina's army unit supporting demonstrators.
- President Randrianirina denies accusations of a coup, claiming the Constitutional Court transferred power to him.
- Randrianirina plans a two-year transition, aiming for presidential elections in 2027.
- Key goals include drafting a new constitution and combating corruption.
