Madagascar's strongman leader has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as PM days after dismissing the last government. Rajaonarison previously led the country's financial intelligence and money laundering watchdog.
Madagascar's military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the entire Cabinet. He gave no word on why, only saying a replacement prime minister would be named "shortly."
Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.
Authorities in Madagascar have reported that the death toll from a recent cyclone has increased to 20.
Madagascar has appointed its anti-corruption chief as the new prime minister, a move that could signal a renewed focus on combating graft in the island nation.
Randrianirina seized power in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor.
In Madagascar, the creation of the party "Patriotic Awakening of a United Madagascar" has been announced, which openly declares its ties with Russia.
Madagascar: Cyclone Gezani hits the country's second largest city hard, causing "monstrous" damage Seneweb
More than a month after Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar's eastern coast, killing 62 people, the cost of recovery has surged by 50%, raising significant concerns.
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
The African Union has extended its solidarity and support to Madagascar following a devastating cyclone that has impacted the island nation.
Lemurs in Madagascar are consuming the invasive strawberry guava, one of the world's worst invasive species, which is hindering forest restoration efforts on the island while providing food for its endangered primates.