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The full government (Prime Minister and 30 ministers) is taken from the Office of the Prime Minister's official members page, in its protocol order; titles are Govpedia's translations from French (for example 'Garde des Sceaux, Ministre de la Justice' as 'Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice'). Names are given in the order shown on the official page, in normal capitalisation rather than its upper-case surnames. Start dates for individual ministers are not given on the official page and are left out. No changes after the March 2026 formation were found. The presidency's own site could not be opened, so the head of state rests on reference and news sources and is marked disputed because of the circumstances of the October 2025 takeover.

Head of state
Michael RandrianirinaPresident of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar
Head of government
Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin RajaonarisonPrime Minister, Head of Government · since 15 Mar 2026
System
Military junta (transitional military-led government)Capital: Antananarivo
UN e-government rank
168 of 193EGDI 2024

Madagascar is a military junta (transitional military-led government)[1][2]. The head of state is President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar Michael Randrianirina[2][4][5]. The government is led by Prime Minister, Head of Government Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin Rajaonarison, in office since 25 Mar 2026[6][7]. Govpedia records 31 members of its cabinet.

At a glance[3]

Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Eastern Africa
Area
587,041 km²
Languages
French, Malagasy
Currency
Malagasy ariary (Ar)
People
Malagasy
Borders
None (no land borders)
Calling code
+261
Internet domain
.mg

Leadership

Who leads the state

Head of state

Disputed

Michael Randrianirina

President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar · 17 Oct 2025 – present[2][4][5]

A colonel of the CAPSAT army unit, he took power in October 2025 after weeks of protests: on 14 October 2025 his unit announced a Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation and suspended the Constitution and most institutions, and President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad. The High Constitutional Court asked him to carry out the duties of president and he was sworn in on 17 October 2025. He denies that this was a coup. The African Union suspended Madagascar on 15 October 2025 over an unconstitutional change of government and the suspension was still in force in August 2026. Official presidency pages could not be opened (presidence.gov.mg returned 404).

Head of government

Verified

Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin Rajaonarison

Prime Minister, Head of Government · 15 Mar 2026 – present[6][7]

In government: Mostly civilian ministers appointed by the military-led transitional presidency (30 members besides the Prime Minister)

Executive

Rajaonarison government

31 of 31 verified on official pages

Appointed under the transitional authorities that took power in October 2025. The African Union suspended Madagascar from all its bodies on 15 October 2025 (Peace and Security Council) and it remained suspended in August 2026, while the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chose to work with the transitional authorities and Madagascar takes full part in SADC work. A two-year transition roadmap published in February 2026 provides for national consultations, a new constitution and a presidential election in late 2027 (Al Jazeera). Govpedia records who exercises power as the sources describe it and takes no position on legitimacy. Dates are the start of each minister’s current term in this government.

Digital government

Digital government, measured

UN E-Government Development Index[10]

2024

0.323rank 168 of 193

  • Online services0.404
  • Human capital0.414
  • Telecom infrastructure0.152

Record of changes

Timeline

  1. 25 Mar 2026

    The presidency announces the 30-member Rajaonarison government; Alice N'Diaye becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs.[6][8]

    Sourced

  2. 15 Mar 2026

    Mamitiana Rajaonarison, head of the financial intelligence unit SAMIFIN, is appointed Prime Minister.[6][7]

    Sourced

  3. 9 Mar 2026

    President Randrianirina dismisses Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and the whole government.[4][7]

    Sourced

  4. 20 Oct 2025

    Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo is appointed Prime Minister, succeeding General Ruphin Zafisambo.[4]

    Sourced

  5. 17 Oct 2025

    Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar before the High Constitutional Court.[4][7]

    Disputed

  6. 15 Oct 2025

    The African Union Peace and Security Council suspends Madagascar from all AU bodies.[5]

    Sourced

  7. 14 Oct 2025

    Soldiers of the CAPSAT unit led by Colonel Michael Randrianirina announce a Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar and suspend the Constitution; President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country.[2][4]

    Sourced

Evidence

Sources

How Govpedia verifies
  1. [1]
    List of countries by system of government

    WikipediaReferenceChecked 12 Oct 2026

  2. [2]
    Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar

    WikipediaReferenceChecked 16 Oct 2026

  3. [3]
    World countries in JSON (mledoze/countries)

    Mohammed Le Doze and contributors (ODbL)ReferenceChecked 1 Nov 2026

  4. [4]
    Michael Randrianirina

    WikipediaReferenceChecked 16 Oct 2026

  5. [5]
    Madagascar - L'Union africaine suspend la Grande Île de ses instances

    AllAfricaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026

  6. [6]
    Membres du Gouvernement

    Primature de Madagascar (Office of the Prime Minister)OfficialChecked 16 Oct 2026

  7. [7]
    Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved

    Al JazeeraNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026

  8. [8]
    Madagascar : un nouveau gouvernement de 30 membres est formé

    TchadinfosNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026

  9. [9]
    Sommet de la SADC - Le cas Madagascar en filigrane (L'Express de Madagascar)

    AllAfricaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026

  10. [10]
    UN E-Government Survey 2024: country data

    United Nations DESADatasetChecked 12 Oct 2026