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Malagasy interim president and military leader Michael Randrianirina removes prime minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo from power and dissolves the entire Cabinet without explanation, five months after they were assigned following the 2025 protests.
2026-03-10

Malagasy president Michael Randrianirina appoints Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as prime minister.
2025-10-20

After former Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina flees the country after losing support of the Armed Forces, CAPSAT commander Michael Randrianirina forms the transitional government and is confirmed as the interim president.
2025-10-16

President Andry Rajoelina appoints Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, a Madagascar Armed Forces general, as the new prime minister of Madagascar.
2025-10-6

Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina dismisses Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and his cabinet following protests over electricity and water shortages that left dozens dead and injured, while announcing an interim government until a replacement is appointed.
2025-09-29

Madagascar's supreme court confirms Andry Rajoelina's election as president after dismissing several challenges against the provisional results.
2023-12-1

Madagascar opposition presidential candidate Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko appeals to the Supreme Court to annul the election results, claiming electoral fraud.
2023-11-25

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina resigns in order to run for re-election, in accordance with the country's constitution. Rajoelina sent his resignation letter to the High Constitutional Court following confirmation of his candidature.
2023-09-10

In Madagascar, twenty people, including two French nationals, are charged with crimes including criminal conspiracy, criminal association, rebellion against the president and possession of illegal weapons, for allegedly plotting to kill president Andry Rajoelina.
2021-12-6