Marc Ravalomanana
Marc Ravalomanana is a Malagasy politician and businessman who served as the President of Madagascar from 2002 until 2009. He is known for his role in the country's political landscape and has been a significant figure in the ongoing struggles for power in Madagascar. Ravalomanana was in the news recently for participating in a debate alongside his political rival, Andry Rajoelina, as they both vie for the presidency in an upcoming election.
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Marc Ravalomanana fled to South Africa in 2009.
Militærleder i Madagaskar tages i ed som præsident
Denmark· 2025-10-17
Marc Ravalomanana was the president whose crackdown on opposition led to the 2009 coup that brought Rajoelina to power.
The Madagascar colonel who sent the president fleeing and took power
Kenya· 2025-10-16
Marc Ravalomanana was the former president of Madagascar who faced discontent leading to Rajoelina's rise.
Militærleder hevder å være Madagaskars nye president
Norway· 2025-10-15
Andry Rajoelina came to power by overthrowing then-President Marc Ravalomanana.
Военные заявили о захвате власти на Мадагаскаре. В администрации президента утверждают, что он остается на посту
Belarus· 2025-10-15Marc Ravalomanana was the president of Madagascar who was forced to resign in 2009.
Predsednik je pobegnil, vojska prevzela oblast nad Madagaskarjem
Slovenia· 2025-10-14Marc Ravalomanana was the president against whom Rajoelina led protests in 2009.
Stilles for riksrett – militæret tar over maktenNorway· 2025-10-14Former President Marc Ravalomanana has lent his support to the protests against Rajoelina.
Military takeover and president on the run: How Gen Z protests are shaking Madagascar – Explained
India· 2025-10-14Former Madagascan president Marc Ravalomanana was ousted in the 2009 uprising.
Madagascan army installs new chief
Taiwan· 2025-10-14
Marc Ravalomanana was forced out of power during the 2009 coup that led to Andry Rajoelina's rise to the presidency.
Madagascar president says he fled country in fear for his life | Madagascar
United Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Ravalomanana was the president of Madagascar who was forced to flee the country during the 2009 coup that brought Rajoelina to power.
President claims life in danger amid military rebellion, Gen Z protests
Australia· 2025-10-14Marc Ravalomanana is a former president who attended a gathering in support of the protests.
Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests
Guyana· 2025-10-14
Madagascar has been rocked by multiple uprisings since it gained independence in 1960, including mass protests in 2009 that forced then-President Marc Ravalomanana to step down.
Madagascar president hiding in 'safe place' as he warns of coup attemptUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Marc Ravalomanana was overthrown in a coup in 2009 that allowed Andry Rajoelina to come to power.
El presidente de Madagascar confirma que huyó a un “lugar seguro” para proteger su vida | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-10-13Marc Ravalomanana is a former president of Madagascar who was overthrown in the 2009 uprising.
A Madagascar, une unité dit prendre le contrôle de l’armée ; le président, Andry Rajoelina, affirme qu’une « tentative de prise illégale du pouvoir » est en cours
France· 2025-10-12
Marc Ravalomanana was overthrown in a coup d'état in 2009.
Sudáfrica pide que se respete el orden constitucional en Madagascar - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-10-12Marc Ravalomanana was the president ousted in the 2009 coup that brought Andry Rajoelina to power.
Madagascar: Gendarmería pide perdón por la fuerza excesiva contra los manifestantes | Intento de golpe de Estado | Andry Rajoelina | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-10-12
Marc Ravalomanana was forced from power during the 2009 popular uprisings that led to Andry Rajoelina's rise.
Madagascar soldiers join protestors - The StandardKenya· 2025-10-11
Marc Ravalomanana was the president who was toppled during the mass protests in 2009.
My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gasUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Rajoelina came to power in 2009 after leading mass protests that triggered military intervention and overthrew then-President Marc Ravalomanana.
Andry Rajoelina asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resignUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09Former President Marc Ravalomanana has come out in support of the protesters and criticized Rajoelina's leadership.
President Andry Rajoelina appoints army general as PMUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
Marc Ravalomanana expressed support for the protests alongside Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko.
Why Gen Z protests have forced the president to sack his governmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
Marc Ravalomanana is the predecessor of Andry Rajoelina, who came to power in a coup in 2009.
‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns | MadagascarUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
The protests mark the most significant challenge the president has faced since his third re-election in 2023.
Madagascar's president dissolves government amid 'Gen Z' protestsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30
Marc Ravalomanana fled to South Africa after being ousted during a coup led by Rajoelina.
Na Madagaskarju razpustili vlado, v protestih umrlo najmanj 22 ljudiSlovenia· 2025-09-29
The Indian Ocean island nation has experienced frequent popular uprisings since gaining independence in 1960, including mass protests in 2009 that forced former president Marc Ravalomanana from power.
Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protestsKenya· 2025-09-29Marc Ravalomanana also took part in the presidential debate.
Madagascar Presidential Vote: Rajoelina, Ravalomanana Hold Debate
Cameroon· 2025-05-29