Madagascar's new prime minister named after military coup
Oct 22, 2025
Antananarivo [Madagascar], October 22: Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who seized power this month after Gen Z-driven protests forced the former president out the country, has appointed a new prime minister.
Randrianirina, who was sworn in as president last week, said on Monday that he had chosen businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the new prime minister because of his experience and "connections with the international organisations that work with us".
Andry Rajoelina, the former president, whom lawmakers impeached for desertion of duty after he fled abroad last weekend, has condemned the army takeover and refused to step down while in exile.
Rajoelina fled for his life amid the nationwide protests led by the "Gen Z Madagascar" youth movement, which initially erupted in September over persistent water and power cuts and soon expanded into calls for a system overhaul. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune
