US EditionMadagascar's military ruler names elite-heavy government after massive protests
The transitional cabinet includes critics of ousted President Rajoelina and former officials as the military addresses economic hardships and political divisions in Madagascar.
- On October 28, Randrianirina, who was sworn in as president, named a mostly civilian 28-person cabinet in Madagascar, including 25 civilians and four military officers.
- The military staged a coup earlier this month after weeks of Gen Z protesters demanding action on power and water shortages and economic stagnation.
- The cabinet list shows that Christine Razanamahasoa was named foreign minister after being ousted last year, Fanirisoa Ernaivo returned from exile as justice minister and anti-corruption lead, while Hery Ramiarison and Rene Lylison took finance and land management posts.
- Randrianirina set immediate priorities on energy, health, tourism, security and corruption, giving ministers two months to deliver results; protest leaders stayed silent while ousted president Andry Rajoelina condemned the takeover.
- Randrianirina has said the military-led panel will govern for up to two years alongside a transitional government, while the return of Rajoelina-era figures raises doubts about meeting Gen Z protesters' demands amid World Bank data on per-capita output decline.
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Ten days after his investiture, Michael Randrianirina relies on 29 ministers leading power caciques and civilian profiles to redress the country and track down endemic corruption.
Madagascar's military ruler names elite-heavy government after massive protests
Although Madagascar's protesters had risen up against entrenched elites, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, newly sworn in as president after his predecessor was ousted, named several high-profile figures as ministers.
A military-led committee in Madagascar on Tuesday appointed a new civilian-dominated government that includes some prominent critics of ousted President Andry Rajoelina, Reuters reported.
Radio France Internationale
Sunuafrik.comIn Madagascar, a new government was announced at the mid-day on Tuesday, 28 October. It has 29 new ministers to "get the country out of the crisis". This new team has many unknown names from the general public, but also the return of some caciques from Malagasy political life.
The Straits Times
The Star Kuala LumpurMadagascar's military-led government names mostly civilian cabinet
ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's military-led government, which seized power this month, appointed a cabinet on Tuesday of mostly civilian ministers, including some prominent critics of ousted president Andry Rajoelina. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Less than a month after his takeover, the Madagascar Army announced today (Tuesday) a new government with most of its civilian ministers, and some prominent critics of former President André Rajoelina. Ministers highlighted the Government of the new Prime Minister, Herringsalama Rajawnarivelo, who was announced through the national channel of the National Mission, 25 civilians and 4 military personnel, including Christine Razanamahasoa, who was …
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