Michael Randrianirina
Michael Randrianirina | |
|---|---|
 Randrianirina in 2026 | |
| President of Madagascar | |
| Assumed office 17 October 2025[a] | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Leader | Himself |
| Preceded by | Andry Rajoelina |
| Governor of Androy | |
| In office 2016–2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 51–52) Sevohipoty, Androy, Madagascar |
| Spouse(s) | Marisoa Elisa Berthine |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Madagascar |
| Branch/service | Madagascar Armed Forces |
| Rank |  Colonel |
Michael Randrianirina (born 1974) is a Malagasy military officer and politician who has been the President of Madagascar since 14 October 2025 after being confirmed by the High Constitutional Court during the 2025 Malagasy coup d'état.[1]
He was Governor of Androy from 2016 to 2018 then later as a senior military commander and head of the elite CAPSAT unit.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Before becoming president, Randrianirina was formally asked by the High Constitutional Court to perform the duties of the President of Madagascar as head of the President of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar and was sworn in on 17 October 2025[1]
References
- 1 2 "Décision n°10-HCC/D3 du 14 octobre 2025 concernant une requête aux fins de résolution sur une sortie de crise politique" (in French). 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?". Reuters. 15 October 2025.