Andry Rajoelina

Politician and businessman who served as President of Madagascar during multiple periods.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Andry Rajoelina
Role / Field:
Politician and businessman who served as President of Madagascar during multiple periods.
Born:
1974-05-30
Century / Era:
1974s Historical Era
Database Source:
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Origins & Foundations

Andry Nirina Rajoelina (born 30 May 1974) is a politician and businessman who served as the eighth president of Madagascar from 2019 to 2025. He was previously President of the High Transitional Authority from 2009 to 2014 following a political crisis and military-backed coup, having held the office of Mayor of Antananarivo for one year prior. Before entering the political arena, Rajoelina was involved in the private sector, including a printing and advertising company called Injet in 1999 and the Viva radio and television networks in 2007. He formed the political party Young Malagasies Determined and was elected Mayor of Antananarivo in 2007.

Key Developments & Impact

While in this position, he led an opposition movement against then-President Marc Ravalomanana that culminated in a 2009 political crisis. Rajoelina was appointed as President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar (HTA) by a military council, in a move characterised as a coup d'état by the international community. Rajoelina dissolved the Senate and National Assembly, and transferred their powers to a variety of new governance structures responsible for overseeing the transition toward a new constitutional authority. This conflicted...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1974 (1974-05-30): Birth of Andry Rajoelina — Politician and businessman who served as President of Madagascar during multiple periods.
  2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Before entering the political arena, Rajoelina was involved in the private sector, including a printing and advertising company called Injet in 1999 and the Viva radio and television networks in 2007.
  3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He formed the political party Young Malagasies Determined and was elected Mayor of Antananarivo in 2007.
  4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — He was previously President of the High Transitional Authority from 2009 to 2014 following a political crisis and military-backed coup, having held the office of Mayor of Antananarivo for one year prior.

Notable Quotes by Andry Rajoelina

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Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Andry Rajoelina

True or False: “Andry Rajoelina was internationally recognized for his leadership during the 2009 political transition.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The international community characterized his appointment as President of the High Transitional Authority as a coup d'état.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Andry Rajoelina

Who was Andry Rajoelina and what are their primary contributions?

Politician and businessman who served as President of Madagascar during multiple periods. Origins & Foundations: Andry Nirina Rajoelina (born 30 May 1974) is a politician and businessman who served as the eighth president of Madagascar from 2019 to 2025. He was previously President of the High Transitional Authority from 2009 to 2014 following a political crisis and military-backed coup, having held the office of Mayor of Antananarivo for one year prior. Before entering the political arena, Rajoelina was involved in the private sector, including a printing and advertising company called Injet in 1999 and the Viva radio and television networks in 2007. He formed the political party Young Malagasies Determined and was elected Mayor of Antananarivo in 2007.

When was Andry Rajoelina born and during which historical era did they live?

Andry Rajoelina was born on 1974-05-30. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1974 Chrono-Archive.

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