Madagascar Leader Selects New Prime Minister Following Cabinet Dismissal

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina has chosen Mamitiana Rajaonarison to serve as the nation's new prime minister. The appointment comes after the president fired his previous prime minister and dissolved the entire cabinet earlier this week.

ANTANANARIVO, March 15 – President Michael Randrianirina of Madagascar revealed his selection of Mamitiana Rajaonarison for the position of prime minister during a state television broadcast on Sunday. The announcement follows the president’s decision to remove his previous prime minister along with all cabinet members on Monday.

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