Madagascar prime minister announces resignation
9 years ago(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 13, 2016, Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana (C), then Madagascar newly appointed Prime Minister arrives to take part in the swearing in ceremony at Mazoharivo Palace in Antananarivo. Madagascar's prime minister announced his resignation on June 4, 2018 in the first step towards the naming of a "consensus" premier to resolve a political crisis sparked by controversial electoral reforms. Madagascar has been rocked by violent protests since April 21 that initially sought to oppose the new laws the opposition said were crafted to bar their candidates from participating in elections planned for later this year. / AFP PHOTO / RIJASOLO
Madagascar's prime minister announced his resignation on Monday in the first step towards the naming of a "consensus" premier to resolve a political crisis sparked by controversial electoral reforms.