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Madagascar coup leader appoints businessman as new prime minister
Businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was chosen for his experience and international connections after a military coup ousted the former president amid youth-led protests.
- Colonel Michael Randrianirina has appointed Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as Madagascar's new prime minister, citing his experience and connections with the international organizations that work with us.
- Former president Andry Rajoelina has condemned the army takeover and refused to step down while in exile, claiming a resignation letter was fake.
- Randrianirina, who became president after a coup, led an uprising during protests initiated by the Gen Z Madagascar youth movement over water and power shortages.
- The United Nations and African Union have condemned the military coup, suspending Madagascar's membership immediately afterward.
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Colonel Michael Randrianirina begins to structure his administration as distrust grows among the youth who led the protests
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Madagascar's interim head of state Randrianirina has nominated a new Prime Minister.
·Germany
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Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, Madagascar's new head of government, has a background in the private business sector.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 31%
R 19%
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