President Andry Rajoelina appoints army general as PM | NYGazet

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.

Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina has appointed an army general as the new prime minister in a bid to end youth-led protests against his rule. He said the nation needed a premier "capable of restoring order and the people's trust" befo... [3074 chars]