Madagascar’s Transitional Leader Appoints Financial Intelligence Head as Prime Minister. Antananarivo, Madagascar — March 16, 2026 Madagascar’s transitional leader, Michael Randrianirina, has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the head of the country’s financial intelligence unit, as prime minister, according to official statements. This decision comes just days after the government was dissolved.
Rajaonarison, a former senior gendarmerie officer and career civil administrator, has been leading the anti — money-laundering agency SAMIFIN since 2021. He replaces Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, who was dismissed last week when the cabinet was unexpectedly dissolved. During a ceremony at the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Randrianirina emphasized the need for integrity and bold decisions in the new government.
He described Rajaonarison as a man of integrity who “cannot be bought with money. ” Randrianirina, who came to power following protests that forced former president Andry Rajoelina to flee, has promised a two-year transition that includes nationwide consultations, the drafting of a new constitution, and presidential elections planned for 2027. Political analysts say the sudden removal of the previous prime minister came as a surprise, although some believe growing demands for reform and pressure from youth-led protest movements may have influenced the decision.
Further details on Rajaonarison’s new cabinet and the government’s next steps are expected in the coming days.
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Source: [Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister — Reuters. Com/world/africa/madagascar-names-new-prime-minister-2025-10-20/ (reuters.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
