Michael Randrianirina
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Michael Randrianirina (born 1974) is a Malagasy military officer and politician who has served as the ninth president of Madagascar and as Chairman of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar since 14 October 2025 after being confirmed by the High Constitutional Court following the 2025 Malagasy coup d'état. He came to power after being imprisoned and then joining protests against the previous administration's rule. He previously served as Governor of Androy from 2016 to 2018, then later as a senior military commander and head of the CAPSAT unit.
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Prime Minister
Ruphin ZafisamboHerintsalama Rajaonarivelo
Preceded by
Position established
Born
1974 (age 50–51)Sevohipoty, Androy, Madagascar
Spouse
Marisoa Elisa Berthine
Allegiance
Madagascar
Branch/service
Madagascar Armed Forces
Rank
Colonel
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Preceded byAndry Rajoelina
Preceded byAndry Rajoelina
Political offices
Preceded byAndry Rajoelina
Political offices
President of MadagascarChairman of the Council of the Presidency of the Republic for Reform 2025–present
Political offices
Incumbent
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded byAndry Rajoelina | President of MadagascarChairman of the Council of the Presidency of the Republic for Reform 2025–present | Incumbent |
References
- Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/who-is-madagascars-new-military-ruler-michael-randrianirina-2025-10-15/
- "Décision n°10-HCC/D3 du 14 octobre 2025 concernant une requête aux fins de résolution sur une sortie de crise politique"http://www.hcc.gov.mg/?p=9647
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhttps://www.ajc.com/news/2025/10/military-colonel-announces-that-the-armed-forces-are-taking-control-in-madagascar/
- L'Express de Madagascarhttps://www.lexpress.mg/2023/12/affaire-dincarceration-des-antandroy.html
- France 24https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20251015-who-is-colonel-michael-randrianirina-officer-toppled-madagascar-president-rajoelina
- Africanewshttps://www.africanews.com/2024/06/23/madagascars-capital-launches-cable-cars-to-ease-traffic-jam/
- Le Mondehttps://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2025/09/29/madagascar-s-anti-government-protests-flare-up-as-police-respond-with-tear-gas_6745896_124.html
- Face2Face Africahttps://face2faceafrica.com/article/deadly-youth-led-protests-force-madagascars-president-to-fire-the-prime-minister-and-his-government
- Modern Diplomacyhttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/10/12/coup-alert-in-madagascar-after-soldiers-side-with-protesters/
- France 24https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251012-madagascar-army-unit-claims-control-president-says-power-grab-underway
- AP Newshttps://apnews.com/article/madagascar-protests-attempted-coup-e6dd29a429e06362efd238cfac7270d0
- France 24https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251012-madagascar-army-unit-claims-control-president-says-power-grab-underway
- AP Newshttps://apnews.com/article/madagascar-coup-rajoelina-soldiers-military-africa-b17e7f78a6b0d4abf82a4a19a7a77a05
- Radio France Internationalehttps://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20251012-madagascar-president-says-illegal-power-grab-underway-after-army-mutiny
- Al Jazeerahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/13/president-of-madagascar-flees-to-safe-location-amid-deadly-protests
- BBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkzyek0jxro
- Africanewshttps://www.africanews.com/2025/10/14/madagascars-president-dissolves-national-assembly-sparking-anger-among-protesters/
- CNNhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/14/africa/madagascar-president-dissolves-national-assembly-intl
- Channel News Asiahttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/madagascar-president-andry-rajoelina-impeached-protests-5401501
- L'Express de Madagascarhttps://www.lexpress.mg/2025/10/conjoncture-larmee-entre-en-scene.html
- Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/madagascars-president-dissolves-national-assembly-escalating-crisis-2025-10-14/
- DWhttps://www.dw.com/en/madagascar-protests-army-takes-charge-after-president-flees/a-74353655
- Al Jazeerahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/15/au-suspends-madagascar-as-military-leader-to-be-sworn-in-as-president
- Al Jazeerahttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/10/17/military-leader-sworn-in-as-madagascars-new-president
- China.orghttp://www.china.org.cn/2025-10/18/content_118130237.shtml
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7mn1n53jno
- Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/madagascar-names-new-prime-minister-2025-10-20/
- France 24https://www.france24.com/fr/afrique/20251015-madagascar-qui-est-michael-randrianirina-nouvel-homme-fort-de-la-grande-%C3%AEle-capsat-militaire
- AP Newshttps://apnews.com/article/madagascar-coup-president-oath-randrianirina-a484f9233876ef559af0c2e3029f1f7a