Madagascar: Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo's Appointment Sparks Controversy

The appointment of Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as Prime Minister of the Refoundation has deeply divided public opinion in Madagascar. Some in the business community see him as a solid and reassuring figure. He is the former president of FIVMPAMA, the main employer's organization in Madagascar representing local business interests. He has also served as the chairman of the board of BNI Madagascar, one of the country's largest commercial banks.