Andry Rajoelina — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as the eighth President of Madagascar from 2019 to 2025, winning the 2018 and 2023 presidential elections.
Previously held the office of President of the High Transitional Authority from 2009 to 2014.
Served as Mayor of Antananarivo from 2007 to 2008.
Founded the printing and advertising company Injet in 1999 and the Viva radio and television networks in 2007.
Led an opposition movement against then-President Marc Ravalomanana that culminated in a 2009 political crisis.
His tenure as President included directing the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a 2021 food insecurity crisis, and Cyclone Batsirai.
Was impeached and removed from office in October 2025 following widespread protests and an alleged coup attempt.

Biography

Andry Nirina Rajoelina, born on May 30, 1974, is a politician and businessman who served as the eighth President of Madagascar from 2019 to 2025. Prior to this, he was President of the High Transitional Authority (HTA) from 2009 to 2014 and held the office of Mayor of Antananarivo for one year before that.

Before his political career, Rajoelina was active in the private sector.