Overview

• Andry Rajoelina named Divisional General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as prime minister late Monday after dismissing his cabinet last week.
• The new premier, formerly director of the military cabinet in the prime minister’s office, was tasked with restoring order and stabilizing electricity and water supply.
• Police fired tear gas and used stun grenades to halt marches in Antananarivo on the 12th straight day of demonstrations, with protests also reported in Toliara and Antsiranana.
• The United Nations reports at least 22 dead and more than 100 injured since September 25, figures the government disputes.
• The Gen Z Mada movement drives the largely leaderless protests over public services and corruption, while church leaders signaled readiness to mediate.