Andry Rajoelina
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Andry Rajoelina | |
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| President of Madagascar | |
| In office 16 December 2023 – 14 October 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Christian Ntsay Ruphin Zafisambo |
| Preceded by | Richard Ravalomanana (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Michael Randrianirina (Interim) |
| In office 19 January 2019 – 10 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Christian Ntsay |
| Preceded by | Rivo Rakotovao (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Christian Ntsay (Acting) |
| In office 17 March 2009 – 25 January 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Monja Roindefo Eugène Mangalaza Cécile Manorohanta (Acting) Albert Camille Vital Omer Beriziky |
| Preceded by | Marc Ravalomanana |
| Succeeded by | Hery Rajaonarimampianina |
| President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar | |
| In office 17 March 2009 – 25 January 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Monja Roindefo Eugène Mangalaza Cécile Manorohanta (Acting) Albert Camille Vital Omer Beriziky |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1974 Antsirabe, Madagascar |
| Political party | Young Malagasies Determined |
| Spouse(s) | Mialy Rajoelina née Razakandisa (m. 2000) |
| Website | www.andry-rajoelina.org |
Andry Nirina Rajoelina (Malagasy: [ˈjanɖʐʲ nʲˈrinə radzoˈel]; born 30 May 1974) is a French-Malagasy politician and businessman. He was the 6th President of Madagascar from 2023 until 2025. He was previously president from January 2019 to September 2023.
Political career
[change | change source]He was the Mayor of Antananarivo from December 2007 to February 2009, and President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar from 21 March 2009 to 25 January 2014.
Presidency
[change | change source]In June 2023, the revelation of his French nationality led to the opening of a parliamentary inquiry, followed by the questioning of the High Constitutional Court by a group of citizens of the Malagasy diaspora in France..
In May 2025, Andry Rajoelina reaffirmed his intention to visit the Scattered Islands himself, French islands bordering Malagasy waters, while favoring the path of dialogue to resolve this dispute of several decades, after the European imperial era, in Africa.[1]
In September 2025, widespread protests happened because of water and power cuts, causing the deaths of over 20 people. In response, Rajoelina fired Prime Minister Christian Ntsay on 29 September 2025.[2][3] He said, without providing evidence, that some politicians were planning to take advantage of the protests in planning a coup.[4]
On 12 October 2025, Rajoelina's office said that an attempt to topple his government was underway; a statement said the situation was under control.[5] However, on 13 October, an opposition lawmaker said that Rajoelina had fled the country.[6] Rajoelina addressed the nation later that day, saying that he fled "in fear for his life" but that he "would not allow Madagascar to be destroyed" and refusing to step down.[7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Îles Éparses: le président malgache veut trouver avec la France «une issue durable sur leur rétrocession»". Radio France International. 06 May 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ "Madagascar president sacks government over deadly protests". Le Monde. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ Kyekyeku, Kofi Oppong (30 September 2025). "Deadly youth-led protests force Madagascar's president to fire the prime minister and his government". Face2Face Africa. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ "Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov't protests continue". Al Jazeera. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ "Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way". BBC News. October 12, 2025. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ↑ Tétaud, Sarah; Imray, Gerald (13 October 2025). "Madagascar president has left the country after soldiers turned against him, lawmaker says". AP NEWS. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ Rabary, Lovasoa; Cocks, Tim; Paravicini, Giulia (13 October 2025). "Madagascar's president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say". Reuters. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
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