politics
March 11, 2026
Madagascar president dissolves government
Madagascar’s prime minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, and his government have been dismissed

TL;DR
- Interim President Michael Randrianirina has dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and the cabinet.
- The decision was announced by the presidency's communications chief.
- Randrianirina took power in October after a military-backed overthrow of Andry Rajoelina.
- The government dismissals occur amidst recent natural disasters, including cyclones that caused deaths and displacement.
- The secretary general of each ministry will manage daily government operations until a new prime minister is appointed.
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