Andry Rajoelina

Andry Nirina Rajoelina (Malagasy: ; 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
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
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.

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. He said, without providing evidence, that some politicians were planning to take advantage of the protests in planning a coup. 

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. However, on 13 October, an opposition lawmaker said that Rajoelina had fled the country. 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.

References

Other websites
 Official website

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Category:Presidents of Madagascar
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