Richard Randriamandrato
Richard Randriamandrato is a Malagasy politician and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar, having held office briefly in 2022. His tenure ended amid political controversy after his vote at the UN condemned Russia's annexations in Ukraine. A seasoned politician at 55 years old, Randriamandrato has also served as the Minister of Finance, demonstrating his extensive experience in government and economic affairs. He entered the race for the presidency of the African Union Commission as a late candidate, advocating for greater governance in Africa.
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Youssouf won the AUC chairmanship, defeating Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato.
Mahmoud Youssouf officially takes over as AUC chairperson
Kenya· 2025-03-14
Richard Randriamandrato was one of the candidates on the ballot for the AUC chair position.
After AUC poll, it's time to join hands and make Africa betterKenya· 2025-02-27
Richard Randriamandrato was also a candidate for the chair of the African Union Commission.
Must leaders be men? In Africa, it’s time for the patriarchy to give way | Minna Salami
United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
Richard Randriamandrato was also a candidate in the AUC chair race, defeated by Mahmoud Youssouf.
It's not over, Raila says after AUC lossKenya· 2025-02-24
Richard Randriamandrato was defeated by Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in the AUC chairperson election.
Raila must now decide whether to cut or strengthen his ties with RutoKenya· 2025-02-19
Odinga is set to face off with Madagascar’s former Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato.
Explained: How the AU Commission polls will be conductedKenya· 2025-02-19
Madagascar’s former Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato managed 10 and seven votes, respectively.
Intrigues of Raila's AUC lossKenya· 2025-02-18
Richard Randriamandrato was another candidate in the election for the presidency of the African Union Commission.
Commission de l’UA : le Djiboutien Ali Mahamoud Youssouf élu président
Burkina Faso· 2025-02-16
Richard Randriamandrato is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar and also participated in the AUC chairmanship election.
Kazi iliyo mbele ya mwenyekiti mpya wa AUC
Tanzania· 2025-02-16
Richard Randriamandrato was a candidate who was eliminated in the voting process.
Slutet på karriären nära för Raila Odinga från Kenya
Sweden· 2025-02-16
Richard Randriamandrato was another competitor for the position alongside Youssef.
وزير خارجية جيبوتي ينتخب رئيسا لمفوضية الاتحاد الأفريقي
United Arab Emirates· 2025-02-15
Richard Randriamandrato from Madagascar was also a candidate for the chairperson position.
Youssouf ashinda uenyekiti AU, Raila ashindwaTanzania· 2025-02-15
Richard Randriamandrato is the former Foreign Minister of Madagascar competing for the position in the African Union Commission.
أعمال قمة الاتحاد الأفريقي تنطلق في أديس أباباUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-02-15
Richard Randriamandrato is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar.
Leo ndio leo uchaguzi AUC Addis AbabaTanzania· 2025-02-15
Madagascar's former Foreign Minister, Richard Randriamandrato is also in the running, although he has only received one vote pledge so far.
President Mahama arrives in Addis Ababa for 38th AU Heads of States Summit
Ghana· 2025-02-15
Richard Randriamandrato is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar who campaigned discreetly after his late candidacy.
Union africaine : qui sont les trois candidats au poste de président de la Commission ?
France· 2025-02-12