Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina names businessman as new prime minister

Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina named businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation’s new prime minister on Monday.

Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday. He had seized power a few days before, in the wake of massive youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor.

The new leader said he appointed Rajaonarivelo as head of government due to his experience and “connection with…