• Fri. Apr 19th, 2024

Madagascar President Sacks All Ministers Weeks After Failed Assassination Plot

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his cabinet

His office gave no reason, but Mr Rajoelina said there has been failures in government and – “like in a football team” – change would be needed.

The dismissals followed reports of a foiled plot to kill the president who’s a former coup leader in Madagascar.

Over 20 suspects – including 12 from the army – have been arrested.

Mr Rajoelina became the island’s president two years ago – after a disputed election and a court challenge.

BBC