Government of Madagascar
3 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, has its capital at Antananarivo and a population of 32,740,678 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a semi-presidential republic. President Michael Randrianirina is head of state; Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison is head of government. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 29 May 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in November 2028. Elections are run by the Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). Gaston Ravelojaona is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 31 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister (Premier ministre) | Mamitiana Rajaonarison | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of State for Refoundation (Ministre d'Etat charge de la Refondation) | Hanitriniaina Razafimanantsoa | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of the Armed Forces (Ministre des Forces armees) | Maminirina Ely Razafitombo | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs (Ministre des Affaires etrangeres) | Alice N'Diaye | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Justice (Garde des Sceaux, Ministre de la Justice) | Fanirisoa Ernaivo | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Interior and Decentralisation (Ministre de l'Interieur et de la Decentralisation) | Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray Rakotonandrasana | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Economy and Finance (Ministre de l'Economie et des Finances) | Herinjatovo Aime Ramiarison | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Public Security (Ministre de la Securite publique) | Eric Michel Wouli Soumah Idrissa | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Territorial Planning and Land Services (Ministre de l'Amenagement du territoire et des Services fonciers) | Rene de Rolland Urbain Lylison | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Public Health (Ministre de la Sante publique) | Monira Managna | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Ministre de l'Enseignement superieur et de la Recherche scientifique) | Ndaohialy Manda-Vy Ravonimanantsoa | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of National Education (Ministre de l'Education nationale) | Sendra Nirina Rajaonarison | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training (Ministre de l'Enseignement technique et de la Formation professionnelle) | Todisoa Manampy Andriamampandry | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty (Ministre de l'Agriculture et de la Souverainete alimentaire) | Gaetan Ramindo | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Livestock (Ministre de l'Elevage) | Riana Nantenaina Randrianomenjanahary | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Industrialisation and Private Sector Development (Ministre de l'Industrialisation et du Developpement du secteur prive) | Ny Riana Nampoina Raharimanjato | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Trade and Consumption (Ministre du Commerce et de la Consommation) | Michela Haingotiana Angele Andriamadison | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Labour, Employment and the Civil Service (Ministre du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Fonction publique) | Franconion Mac Denis | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Transport and Meteorology (Ministre des Transports et de la Meteorologie) | Herizo Ramanambola Andrianavalona | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons (Ministre de l'Energie et des Hydrocarbures) | Radonirina Lucas Rabearimanga | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources (Ministre des Mines et des Ressources strategiques) | Carl de Mon Espoir Andriamparany | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Public Works (Ministre des Travaux publics) | Richard Sambilason Rafefimanana | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy (Ministre de la Peche et de l'Economie bleue) | Jean Maharavo | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (Ministre de l'Environnement et du Developpement durable) | Nolave Luc Aristide Andriantsihala | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Tourism and Crafts (Ministre du Tourisme et de l'Artisanat) | Lucie Vololoniaina | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Ministre de l'Eau, de l'Assainissement et de l'Hygiene) | Minosoa Anjaratiana Elia Razafindrianiaina | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts and Telecommunications (Ministre du Developpement numerique, de la Transformation digitale, des Postes et des Telecommunications) | Mahefa Andriamampiadana | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Population and Solidarity (Ministre de la Population et de la Solidarite) | Cathia Voahanginirina Rakotoniaina | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports (Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports) | Alain Desire Rasambany | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Communication and Culture (Ministre de la Communication et de la Culture) | Ogascar Fenosoa Mandrindrarivony | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for the National Gendarmerie (Ministre delegue charge de la Gendarmerie nationale) | Marima Bama | 25 Mar 2026 |
Sources: agenceecofin.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Gaston Ravelojaona | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 10 Aug 2026.
Madagascar election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2028, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2028 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2024 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
| 2025 | Senate election | Held | - | - |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).