The leader of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has appointed an army officer as his new prime minister.

马达加斯加领导拉乔利纳，任命一位军队军官为新总理。

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Andry Rajoelina overthrew Marc Ravalomanana this year

The appointment of Col Vital Albert Camille comes just days after Mr Rajoelina sacked解雇，洗劫 the PM he had named in a power-sharing deal in October.

The former PM, Eugene Mangalaza, was dismissed as Mr Rajoelina said he could no longer work with him.

Mr Rajoelina, a former DJ, came to power当权，执政 with military backing earlier this year.

He overthrew推翻 Marc Ravalomanana after weeks of demonstrations² that left dozens dead.

New PM's call

Mr Rajoelina had agreed in November on appointing Mr Mangalaza after talks with his rivals that were mediated仲裁，调停 by African leaders.

But the power-sharing deal has fallen apart, with Mr Rajoelina and three former presidents bickering争论，争吵 over the division of key jobs in a government.

In an address broadcast across the nation, Col Camille called on the opposition⁵ to work with the government.

He said his priorities优先考虑的事 were to deliver security and organise⁶ elections.

Mr Rajoelina has pledged to hold a general election on 20 March.