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Madagascar's First Republic (1960–1972) was established as a democratic system modeled on that of France and led by President Philibert Tsiranana. Popular unrest led to the socialist Democratic Republic of Madagascar under Admiral Didier Ratsiraka (1975–1992) distinguished by economic isolationism and political alliances with
The Malagasy Republic (Malagasy: Repoblika Malagasy, French: République malgache) was a state situated in Southeast Africa on the island of Madagascar.It was established in 1958 as an autonomous republic within the newly created French Community, became fully independent in 1960, and existed until the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Madagascar in 1975.
Parliamentary elections were held in Madagascar on 4 September 1960. [1] They were won by the Social Democratic Party, which claimed 76 of the 127 seats in the National Assembly. Voter turnout was 77.5%. [2]
The organization was founded on 12 September 1961 in Antananarivo by members of the Brazzaville Group of French-Speaking States developing out of a meeting held in Brazzaville in December 1960. Twelve francophone countries agreed to maintain close relationships but also a special relationship with the former colonial power, France. The original ...
Fourth Republic of Madagascar: 6 Hery Rajaonarimampianina (born 1958) 2013: 25 January 2014 7 September 2018 4 years, 225 days HVM Beriziky Kolo Ranelonarivo Solonandrasana Ntsay — Rivo Rakotovao (born 1960) — 7 September 2018 19 January 2019 134 days HVM Ntsay: 7 Andry Rajoelina (born 1974) 2018: 19 January 2019 9 September 2023 4 years ...
The PSD that emerged from the disintegration of PADESM was a powerful force in Malagasy politics throughout the First Republic. When Madagascar achieved independence in 1960, PSD leader Tsiranana was named the country's first president, a position he held until the rotaka protests forced him to resign in 1972.
Philibert Tsiranana (18 October 1912 – 16 April 1978) was a Malagasy politician and leader who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Madagascar from 1958 to 1959, and then later the first President of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972.
Malagasy Republic (independent) Post abolished (26 June 1960 – 18 May 1972) 8 Gabriel Ramanantsoa (1906–1979) 18 May 1972 5 February 1975 (resigned.) Military: Post abolished (5 February 1975 – 30 December 1975) Democratic Republic of Madagascar: Post abolished (30 December 1975 – 11 January 1976) 9 Joël Rakotomalala (1929–1976) 11 ...