Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 16, 2026 at 07:55 AM

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Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the country's anticorruption chief, as prime minister on March 16, 2026, a week after dissolving the previous cabinet. Rajaonarison, a former gendarmerie officer and civil administrator, previously led the Financial Intelligence Unit. President Randrianirina, who took power in October following protests that ousted former President Andry Rajoelina, stated Rajaonarison was chosen to lead the government with integrity and restore hope. The previous prime minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, was dismissed without explanation. Rajaonarison is expected to announce his new cabinet soon.

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Mozambique 30% Andry Rajoelina 50% Financial Intelligence Unit (SAMIFIN) 60% Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo ×370% Michael Randrianirina ×790% Mamitiana Rajaonarison ×690% Madagascar ×4100%

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madagascar 100% anticorruption 90% prime minister 80% michael randrianirina 70% cabinet dissolved 70% mamitiana rajaonarison 70% financial intelligence unit 60% political instability 50% money laundering 50% reforms 40%

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