Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who came to power in October following a wave of protests, dismissed his first government on March 9 before appointing Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister on March 15.

Madagascar’s interim president, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, unveiled a new cabinet on Wednesday, March 25, days after dissolving his first government. The new executive team, led by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison, includes 30 members, nine of them women.

The reshuffle largely preserves continuity. Seventeen ministers kept their posts, including Fanirisoa Ernaivo at Justice, Herinjatovo Ramiarison at Economy and Finance, and Hanitriniaina Razafimanantsoa, who remains in charge of institutional reform — a key portfolio ahead of planned national consultations.

Two notable changes stand out. At Foreign Affairs, Christine Razanamahasoa was replaced by career diplomat Alice N'Diaye. The strategic Energy portfolio was assigned to Lucas Rabearimanga, a former official at the Malagasy Office of Hydrocarbons.

The new government is tasked with overseeing a political process that includes nationwide consultations, drafting a new constitution and organising a presidential election scheduled for late 2027.

The cabinet’s formation follows the appointment of Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister on March 15, 2026.

On the economic front, S&P Global Ratings put Madagascar’s sovereign rating of B-/B on negative watch, citing risks from political instability to growth and fiscal discipline. Growth forecasts for 2025–2026 were revised down to 3% from a previous estimate of 4.1%.

Ingrid Haffiny

New Malagasy Government List

1. Mamitiana Rajaonarison — Prime Minister
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    Razafimanantsoa Lobo Hanitriniaina — Minister of State, attached to the Presidency, in charge of Institutional Reform
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    Army General Razafitombo Maminirina Ely — Minister of the Armed Forces
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    Alice N'Diaye — Minister of Foreign Affairs
   
   
   
5.  Fanirisoa Ernaivo — Minister of Justice
   
   
   
6.  Rakotonandrasana Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray — Minister of the Interior and Decentralisation
   
   
   
7.  Dr. Ramiarison Herinjatovo Aimé — Minister of Economy and Finance
   
   
   
8.  Inspector General of Police Erick Michel Wouli Soumah Idrissa — Minister of Public Security
   
   
   
9.  Major General Lylison René de Rolland Urbain — Minister of Territorial Planning and Land Affairs
   
   
   
10.  Dr. Managna Monira — Minister of Public Health
    
    
    
11.  Prof. Ravonimanantsoa Ndaohialy Manda-Vy — Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
    
    
    
12.  Rajaonarison Sendra Nirina — Minister of National Education
    
    
    
13.  Andriamampandry Todisoa Manampy — Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training
    
    
    
14.  Ramindo Gaetan — Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
    
    
    
15.  Randrianomenjanahary — Minister of Livestock
    
    
    
16.  Raharimanjato Ny Riana Nampoina — Minister of Industry and Private Sector Development
    
    
    
17.  Andriamadison Haingotiana Michela Angèle — Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs
    
    
    
18.  Denis Franconio Mac — Minister of Labour, Employment and Civil Service
    
    
    
19.  Andrianavalona Ramanambola Herizo — Minister of Transport and Meteorology
    
    
    
20.  Rabearimanga Radonirina Lucas — Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons
    
    
    
21.  Andriamparany Carl — Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources
    
    
    
22.  Rafefimanana Sambilason Richard — Minister of Public Works
    
    
    
23.  Maharavo Jean — Minister of Fisheries and the Blue Economy
    
    
    
24.  Andriatsihala Nolave Luck — Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development
    
    
    
25.  Vololoniaina Lucie — Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts
    
    
    
26.  Dr. Razafindrianiaina Minosoa Elia — Minister of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
    
    
    
27.  Andriamampiadana Mahefa — Minister of Digital Development, Post and Telecommunications
    
    
    
28.  Rakotoniaina Voahanginirina Cathia — Minister of Population and Solidarity
    
    
    
29.  Rasambany Alain Désiré — Minister of Youth and Sports
    
    
    
30.  Mandrindrarivony O'Gascar Fenosoa — Minister of Communication and Culture
    
    
    
31.  Major General Bama Marima — Junior Minister in charge of the National Gendarmerie