Following consultations with the national assembly, Army colonel Michaël Randrianirina chose Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, a figure of the private sector and former chairman of the Malagasy bank BNI, as new premier on Monday. The new president has promised a civilian government and collaboration with 'all the driving forces of the nation' after the military takeover.

The head of the Capsat, the unit that overthrew Andry Rajoelina, was inaugurated as president on Friday and has reassured the international community that his country won't be…

Following consultations with the national assembly, Army colonel Michaël Randrianirina chose Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, a figure of the private sector and former chairman of the…

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