Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Sacks Cabinet

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his cabinet.
His office gave no reason, but on Rajoelina says there had been failures in government and – “like in a football team” – change would be needed.

The dismissals follow reports of a foiled plot to kill the president who’s a former coup leader in Madagascar.

More than 20 suspects – including 12 from the army – have been arrested.

Rajoelina became the island’s president two years ago – after a disputed election and a court challenge.