Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina has dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and dissolved the entire government, the presidency announced Monday, without providing an official explanation for the decision.
In a statement released in the capital Antananarivo, presidential communications director Harry Laurent Rahajason said a new prime minister would soon be appointed in accordance with constitutional procedures.
“The president will shortly proceed with the appointment of a new prime minister, following procedures set out by the constitution,” Rahajason said.
The sweeping dismissal comes amid an ongoing political transition in the Indian Ocean island nation. Randrianirina assumed power after protests forced former president Andry Rajoelina from office last October. Rajoelina later fled the country as demonstrations intensified.
In remarks made at the end of February, Randrianirina indicated that national elections would be held in 2027 as part of the country’s political restructuring process, known as the Re-foundation of the Republic of Madagascar.
No further details have been provided on the composition of the incoming government or the timeline for forming a new cabinet.