Madagascar’s New Leader Appoints Civilian Prime Minister - African Affairs Network
Madagascar’s new head of state, Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has appointed a civilian, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, as prime minister, days after the military seized power and ousted former president Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina, who led the military unit that overthrew Rajoelina, was sworn in as president on Friday following a tumultuous week marked by protests, political upheaval,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
