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Rajoelina Names General as Prime Minister as Youth Protests Press 48‑Hour Ultimatum

The president plans a national dialogue after weeks of outages fueled a mass youth movement.

Vor dem Hintergrund der seit Tagen stattfindenden Proteste gegen die Regierung in Madagaskar mit mindestens 22 Toten hat der Präsident des Landes, Andry Rajoelina, den General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo als Regierungschef ernannt.

Overview

  • President Andry Rajoelina appointed General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as prime minister to form a new cabinet after dismissing his government last week.
  • The Gen Z movement maintained large demonstrations in Antananarivo and other cities and gave Rajoelina 48 hours to address demands, warning of a strike.
  • Rajoelina announced a national dialogue for Wednesday involving clergy, students and youth representatives.
  • The United Nations reports at least 22 deaths and more than 100 injuries since the unrest began, figures the government disputes.
  • Protests that began over prolonged daily blackouts and water failures now include calls for Rajoelina’s resignation, the dissolution of top institutions and the prosecution of businessman Mamy Ravatomanga.