"Colonel Michael Randrianirina, Madagascar's military leader and interim president, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the Cabinet just five months after seizing power on the back of youth-led protests against the former government in Antananarivo. The colonel had chosen a private sector businessman, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, as prime minister after former President Andry Rajoelina fled last October."
"Colonel Randrianirina came to power following demonstrations that began last September in response to water and power shortages but which soon snowballed into anti-government protests that the Rajoelina administration tried and failed to violently suppress. He rejects the term "coup," and uses the title President of the Refoundation of the Republic."
"Randrianirina says that the Constitutional Court "transferred power" to him, and promises a two-year transition period. "The main objectives of my term, which will last a maximum of two years, are to find concrete solutions for the people," Randrianirina had said when announcing the new government."
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, Madagascar's interim military leader, dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and suspended the entire Cabinet without providing specific reasons. The Cabinet, sworn in on October 28, comprised civilian ministers, military officials, and critics of former President Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina came to power following September protests over water and power shortages that escalated into anti-government demonstrations. He rejects the term "coup," claiming the Constitutional Court transferred power to him, and promises a two-year transition period with a focus on finding solutions for citizens. A new prime minister will be appointed shortly, though no timeline was specified.
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