Colonel Michaël Randrianirina was inaugurated as President of Madagascar on Friday, October 17, 2025, during a ceremony in Antananarivo, just days after the military seized power and the fall of former President Andry Rajoelina, who fled abroad following three weeks of protests.
A new chapter is beginning for Madagascar. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina was officially sworn in as President of the Republic on Friday, October 17, 2025, days after the military takeover and the ousting of former President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country after three weeks of demonstrations. He has promised to lead the nation with a spirit of unity and rebuilding.
Since the return to independence, the Malagasy people have aspired for progress, a better life, and emancipation from days of poverty. But unfortunately, 65 years later, Madagascar still ranks among the world’s poorest countries. This chaotic situation has awakened the consciousness of a bold youth, a youth that hopes for a more promising future, a safer tomorrow for themselves and for the next generations.
Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Republic
Michaël Randrianirina expressed his desire to work closely with all the nation’s vital forces. His goal is to draft a new Constitution and revise electoral laws that will govern the upcoming elections. He also praised the commitment of Generation Z, whom he considers to have been “at the forefront of the fight for change.”
We will collaborate with all the nation’s vital forces to draft a new constitution, revise electoral texts, and plan for elections and referendums. We are committed to breaking with the past and deeply reforming the country’s administrative, socio-economic, and political systems. This rebuilding will be led under our guidance, in close collaboration with our partners. Our goals are to enhance social and economic value by prioritizing sectors with a direct impact on the population, such as energy, health, and education.
Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Republic
After three weeks of protests, the ousted President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad. Madagascar’s new strongman is now striving to legitimize his seizure of power. Within two years, this 51-year-old military man has gone from being arrested to being inaugurated as head of state.