Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.

Randrianirina seized control of the Indian Ocean island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina.

• "The ​President will shortly proceed with the ‌appointment ⁠of a new Prime Minister, following the procedures set out by ​the constitution," ​Harry ⁠Laurent Rahajason, director of communication of ​the Presidency, said ​in ⁠the statement.

• The statement did not provide an explanation ⁠for ​the dismissal.