ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar’s military-led government, which seized power this month, appointed a cabinet on Tuesday of mostly civilian ministers, including some prominent critics of ousted president Andry Rajoelina.

The appointments mark a key moment in Madagascar’s political turmoil as the military consolidates power while it tries to address economic hardship and political divisions.

The military staged a coup earlier this month after Rajoelina fled the Indian Ocean island nation following weeks of youth-led protests. Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as interim president days later.

MILITARY-LED PANEL TO RULE FOR UP TO TWO YEARS

Randrianirina has said that a committee led by the military will rule for up to two years alongside a transitional government until new ele

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