Madagascar President Dismisses Prime Minister and Entire Government Without Explanation

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dismissed Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and the entire government without providing public reasons for the decision. The move comes just months after Rajoelina assumed the presidency in October following widespread protests that led to political upheaval in the Indian Ocean island nation. The dismissal of the government represents a significant political reshuffling in Madagascar, though the president has not indicated what prompted the decision or announced plans for forming a new administration.