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Christian Ntsay
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Ntsay in 2020
28th Prime Minister of Madagascar
Assumed office
4 June 2018
President
Preceded by Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana
Acting President of Madagascar
In office
9 September 2023 – 27 October 2023
Prime Minister Himself
Preceded by Andry Rajoelina
Succeeded by Richard Ravalomanana (acting)
Personal details
Born
Christian Louis Ntsay

(1961-03-27) 27 March 1961 (age 64)
Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar
Political party Independent
Children 2

Christian Louis Ntsay (born 27 March 1961) is a politician from Madagascar. He has been the 28th Prime Minister of Madagascar since 2018. He also served as the acting President for a short time in 2023. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the Minister of Tourism from 2002 to 2003. He also represented Madagascar at the International Labour Organization from 2008 to 2018.

Early Life and Education

Christian Louis Ntsay was born in Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar, on 27 March 1961. He went to the University of Antananarivo from 1982 to 1985. There, he earned a degree in economics. Later, from 1985 to 1986, he studied in Paris, France. He received an advanced degree in business management and leadership techniques.

Political Career

Christian Ntsay has held several important roles throughout his career.

Early Roles

Ntsay helped start Radio Fréquence Plus Madagascar. He was its first president from 1992 to 2001. From 1993 to 1997, he was the general manager of SOLIMA, an oil company in Madagascar.

International Work

From 1998 to 2007, Ntsay worked as a consultant for several big international groups. These included the World Bank, the European Union, and the United Nations Development Programme. He also served as Madagascar's representative to the International Labour Organization from 2008 until 2018.

Becoming Prime Minister

On 4 June 2018, the previous Prime Minister, Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana, stepped down. President Hery Rajaonarimampianina then chose Christian Ntsay to become the new Prime Minister.

Acting President Role

In 2023, Ntsay took on the role of acting president. He was in charge of a special government that aimed to unite the country. This happened before the presidential election that year.

Personal Life

Christian Ntsay has two children. He is able to speak three languages: Malagasy, English, and French.

See also

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