Marc Ravalomanana was president of Madagascar from 2002 to 2009. Since both its entry in office and exit from power were severely disputed with its political opponents, it is difficult to fix the exact date of its presidential term.
Marc Ravalomanana served as the President of Madagascar from January 2002 until March 2009. His presidency ended following a political crisis and a coup led by Andry Rajoelina. Ravalomanana's time in office was marked by efforts toward economic reform and infrastructure development, but also faced significant political challenges and controversies.
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President Marc Ravalomanana is the Head of State. Prime Minister General Charles Rabemananjara is Head of Government. Madagascar is a Republic.
Marc Ravalomanana was born on 1949-12-12.
Marc Ravalomanana was the president of Madagascar before Andry Rajoelina. He was the president of Madagascar from 2002 May 6 to 2009 March 17.
Andry Rajoelina declared himself Madagascar's head of state in 2009 February. He did not come to power until the Military backed his ascension on 2009 March 17, replacing Marc Ravalomanana.
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Marc Ravalomanana served as the President of Madagascar from 2002 until he was ousted in 2009. His leadership was marked by efforts to modernize the economy and improve infrastructure, which gained him significant support. However, his presidency also faced challenges, including political unrest and allegations of authoritarianism. After being exiled, he returned to Madagascar and remained an influential political figure, although the country has seen a complex and evolving political landscape since his presidency.
Madagascar's transitional head of state is Andry Rajoelina. He came to power in March 2009 following protests that led to the resignation and flight of President Marc Ravalomanana. The Prime Minister is Monja Roindefo.
Already one of the poorest countries in the world, Madagascar was thrown into political crisis in March 2009 when Andry Rajoelina, the former mayor of Madagascar's capital city, seized power from democratically elected President Marc Ravalomanana. The Malagasy people continue to suffer on the economic front because of the continued focus by the de facto regime leaders on their personal interests and political future.
01/29/09 The past few months have been unfortunate for Madagascar. A series of tropical storms hit both the east and the west coasts, leaving more than 40,000 people roofless and recovering from floods. However, if you were in Madagascar the near complete destruction of infrastructure would be an afterthought because a chain of political and social unrest has hit the country with equal force. To understand how a country better known for its unique biodiversity has gotten to this point, one must go back seven years, when long-time president of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka, was ousted by a young up and coming self-made businessman, Marc Ravalomanana. After a close and contentious election, Ravalomanana claimed the presidency, carried by his strong popularity in Antananarivo, the capital city. Ravalomanana showcased his popularity with street demonstrations that ultimately forced Ratsiraka out. For the next six years, Ravalomanana ruled uncontested and the GDP of Madagascar grew steadily under his watch, but some would argue it was at the expense of the poorest. But tensions became apparent when a series of unpopular measures brought a new mayor into office in Antananarivo, defeating Ravalomanana's protégé. The new mayor, Andry Rajoelina, is a young, dynamic, self-made businessman, quite popular in the city.
Andry Rajoelina was the President of Madagascar in 2010. Rajoelina was 'President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar' from 2009 March 17 to 2014 January 25.Mayor of Antananarivo from December 2007 to February 2009, Rajoelina came into conflict with the then president of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana, after the government closed several television and radio stations including Rajoelina's Viva TV. Rajoelina led rallies against Ravalomanana, whom dismissed Rajoelina as mayor. One group of protestors marched to the presidential palace, but were shot at by the military, killing 30. The military backed Rajoelina's ascension on 2009 March 17, and Rajoelina became 'President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar.' However, he currently is living in exile in South Africa, after being tried in absentia to life in prison for ordering killings.Presidential elections were promised for 2011 May, but were moved back several times to October to December 2013. Rajoelina and Ravalomanana were both barred from seeking the presidency.