President of Madagascar sacks cabinet

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his cabinet.

His office gave no reason, but on Sunday Mr Rajoelina said there’d been failures in government and change would be needed.

The dismissals follow reports of a foiled plot to kill the president who’s a former coup leader in Madagascar.

More than 20 suspects including 12 from the army have been arrested.

Mr Rajoelina became the island’s president two years ago – after a disputed election and a court challenge.

BBC/Confidence Okwuchi