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General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo Appointed as New Prime Minister of Madagascar.

Appointment | Dated: 11 Oct 2025

In October 2025, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina appointed General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Madagascar, marking a significant political shift following the dismissal of the previous government amid widespread protests over power and water shortages.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo succeeded Christian Ntsay, who had served as Prime Minister since 2018. His appointment reflects President Rajoelina’s move to install a military officer in a role previously held by a civilian leader.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Zafisambo began his military education in 1991 at the Antsirabe Military Academy in Madagascar, establishing a foundation for a long and disciplined career in the armed forces.
  • (ii) He began his public service during the rule of the High Transitional Authority (HAT), led by Andry Rajoelina, following Madagascar’s 2009 political crisis, strengthening his ties to the current leadership.
  • (iii) Before his appointment as Prime Minister, Zafisambo served as Deputy Secretary General of the Government and later as Director of the Military Cabinet in the PM’s office, where he acted as Chief of Military Staff to then-Prime Minister Christian Ntsay.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the new Prime Minister of Madagascar in October 2025?

Correct Answer: Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Madagascar

  • President : Andry Rajoelina
  • Capital : Antananarivo