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[Published: Wednesday April 29 2009]

 

New Madagascar government named

Antananarivo, 29 April-(ANA)-Supporters of Madagascar's ousted President Marc Ravalomanana have announced a new government.

There are now two governments in the country after a former city mayor, Andry Rajoelina, swept to power in a military-backed takeover in March.

Meanwhile, sections of the army loyal to the current administration have been trying to round up opposition figures.

The naming of a new government has increased the sense of confusion within an already deeply divided country.

Whether or not the new ministers can actually work effectively remains to be seen and the current administration has dismissed the announcement as childish.

However, the move is likely to increase tensions in the increasingly bloody political standoff. (ANA)

FA/ANA/29 April 2009---


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