ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar’s leader, Col. Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon after seizing power following youth-led protests five months ago. The colonel chose Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, from the private sector, as prime minister after a military power grab that sent former president Andry Rajoelina fleeing in October. Randrianirina “announces that, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, the government is suspended from its duties,” a presidency spokesperson said in a statement Monday.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar’s leader, Col. Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon after seizing power following youth-led…

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who seized power in 2025, said in a statement on Monday that a new prime minister would be appointed 'shortly.'