Hery Martial Rakotoarimanana Rajaonarimampianina
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Hery Martial Rakotoarimanana Rajaonarimampianina served as the president of Madagascar, inaugurated on January 25, 2014, following a presidential election held in late 2013. His presidency marked a return to constitutional order after a period of political instability.12
During his term, Rajaonarimampianina faced challenges, including impeachment attempts by lawmakers and public dissatisfaction with economic conditions, despite some economic growth. He ran for reelection in 2018 but secured less than 9 percent of the vote, trailing behind former presidents Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina. Rajaonarimampianina stepped down as president 60 days before the November 2018 election, as required by the constitution.12
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MadagascarReturn to constitutional order…Robinson, supported by Ravalomanana, and Hery Martial Rakotoarimanana Rajaonarimampianina, seen as an ally of Rajoelina, received the most votes—about 21 percent and 16 percent, respectively—and they advanced to a runoff election held on December 20, 2013. Voting was relatively peaceful, and international observers did not note any significant problems. Provisional…
Read More…Robinson, supported by Ravalomanana, and Hery Martial Rakotoarimanana Rajaonarimampianina, seen as an ally of Rajoelina, received the most votes—about 21 percent and 16 percent, respectively—and they advanced to a runoff election held on December 20, 2013. Voting was relatively peaceful, and international observers did not note any significant problems. Provisional…
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Rajaonarimampianina’s popularity with lawmakers dwindled by early 2015, and there was also an apparent split between the president and Rajoelina and his supporters. In late May, Malagasy lawmakers in the National Assembly voted in favour of impeaching Rajaonarimampianina. The legislature’s impeachment request was then subject…
Read MoreRajaonarimampianina’s popularity with lawmakers dwindled by early 2015, and there was also an apparent split between the president and Rajoelina and his supporters. In late May, Malagasy lawmakers in the National Assembly voted in favour of impeaching Rajaonarimampianina. The legislature’s impeachment request was then subject…
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