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Madagascar president names Mamitiana Rajaonarison as Prime Minister
Mamitiana Rajaonarison, who leads Madagascar's Financial Intelligence Unit, will guide the government through reform efforts amid political uncertainty, interim president said.
- On March 15, President Michael Randrianirina named Mamitiana Rajaonarison, anti-corruption chief, as prime minister in Antananarivo. Rajaonarison did not immediately comment.
- His 'Refoundation' since taking power follows the collapse of the previous government and aims to restore state authority, fight corruption and rebuild public trust.
- The president said 'That integrity you have is what I expect from you as prime minister. Show that the country needs people of integrity-people who cannot be swayed and who cannot be bought,' and added 'The Malagasy nation needs bold decisions. We are now at a turning point.'
- He will oversee the government during a time of uncertainty, with national consultations in 2026 to draft a constitution and presidential elections set for late 2027.
- Viewed in context, the appointment aligns with a broader refoundation agenda, as Randrianirina has courted closer ties with Russia, a foreign policy tilt that could influence Madagascar's external alignments.
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The new head of government, Rajaonarison Mamitiana, took office while the authorities were still seeking to consolidate the confidence of the population and international partners, five months after the overthrow of Andry Rajoelina.
Madagascar leader appoints financial intelligence chief as new prime minister
Speaking during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Randrianirina said the nation required “bold decisions” at a critical moment, describing the new premier as a man of integrity who “cannot be bought with money.”
·Pointe-Noire, Congo (the)
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Less than a week after the dissolution of the Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo team, the transitional president, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as Prime Minister on Sunday 15 March.
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