Michael Randrianirina facts for kids
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Michael Randrianirina
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Randrianirina in 2025
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| 9th President of Madagascar | |
| Assumed office 17 October 2025 Interim: 14–17 October 2025 |
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| Prime Minister | Ruphin Zafisambo |
| Preceded by | Andry Rajoelina Jean André Ndremanjary (acting) |
| Chairman of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar | |
| Assumed office 14 October 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Commander of CAPSAT | |
| Assumed office 2022 |
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| Governor of Androy | |
| In office 2016–2018 |
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| Born | c. 1974 (age 50–51) Sevohipoty, Androy, Madagascar |
| Spouse | ? |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Madagascar |
| Branch/service | Madagascar Armed Forces |
| Rank | Colonel |
Michael Randrianirina (born around 1974) is a military officer and politician from Madagascar. He became the interim President of Madagascar on October 14, 2025. He also serves as the Chairman of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar. Before this, he was the Governor of Androy from 2016 to 2018. He also led an important military unit called CAPSAT.
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Michael Randrianirina's Career
Michael Randrianirina studied at the Antsirabe Military Academy. This is where he trained to become a military officer.
Serving as Governor
From 2016 to 2018, Randrianirina was the Governor of the Androy region. This was during the time Hery Rajaonarimampianina was president. As governor, he helped manage the region.
Military Leadership Roles
After his time as governor, he became an infantry battalion commander in Toliara. He held this role until July 2022. Later, he became the leader of an important military group called CAPSAT.
A Time of Disagreement (2023)
Colonel Randrianirina had different ideas about how the country should be led. He expressed his views about President Andry Rajoelina's government. Because of these disagreements, he faced some challenges in November 2023. He was temporarily held for a period. He was released in February 2024 and returned to his role at CAPSAT.
Leadership Change in Madagascar (2025)
A Call for Change
In October 2025, while leading CAPSAT, Colonel Randrianirina became a key figure during a time of significant change in Madagascar. He spoke about the need for soldiers to support the people. He also called for the president and prime minister to step down.
Becoming Interim President
After the previous president left the country, on October 14, 2025, CAPSAT took control of the Presidential Palace. They announced that Michael Randrianirina would be the interim president. Randrianirina then made some important announcements. He stated that many government groups, except the National Assembly, would be temporarily paused.
Plans for the Future
He promised that new elections would happen within two years. He also said that a special committee would be formed. This committee would include officers from the army, police, and gendarmerie. Their job would be to help lead the nation. The High Constitutional Court officially asked him to serve as the interim President of Madagascar. He also became the Chairman of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar.
Inauguration Day
On October 15, it was announced that Randrianirina would be officially sworn in. This ceremony took place on October 17, 2025. He was inaugurated as the "President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar."
About Michael Randrianirina's Life
Michael Randrianirina comes from Sevohipoty. This is a village located in the southeast part of Ambovombe Androy. He is a member of the Malagasy Lutheran Church.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Randrianirina para niños
