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Andry Rajoelina

President of Madagascar

Date of Birth:


Content:
  1. Andry Rajoelina: A Rise to Power
  2. Political Ambitions and Election as Mayor
  3. Conflict with President Ravalomanana
  4. Military Intervention and Assumption of Power
  5. Presidency
  6. Legacy

Andry Rajoelina: A Rise to Power

Early Life and Career

Andry Rajoelina was born into a wealthy military family and rose to prominence as a nightclub DJ and bar owner.

His entrepreneurial success, particularly the founding of his radio station "Viva Radio," earned him the nickname "TGV," after the French high-speed train.

Political Ambitions and Election as Mayor

Inspired by the popularity of his youth movement, TGV (Tanora malaGasy Vonona), Rajoelina entered politics, running for mayor of Antananarivo.

Despite facing stiff competition, he was elected with a significant majority in December

Conflict with President Ravalomanana

Tensions between Rajoelina and then-President Marc Ravalomanana escalated following his ele Rajoelina, Madagascar's ambitious president who parties on CELUG