Africa: All of Africa Today – March 11, 2026

Madagascar Military Ruler Dissolves Government

Madagascar’s military ruler, Col Michael Randrianirina, dissolved the government, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet. No reason was given for the move. The announcement said the government had ceased its functions and that a new prime minister would be appointed in line with the constitution. Permanent secretaries were tasked with running ministries in the interim. The now-dismissed Cabinet had been made up of a mixture of…