Norbert Ratsirahonana

Norbert Lala Ratsirahonana (born November 18, 1938 in Antsiranana ) is a Malagasy politician.

Ratsirahonana was Prime Minister of Madagascar from May 28, 1996 to February 21, 1997 and President of the State from September 5, 1996 to February 9, 1997, as incumbent President Albert Zafy was dismissed from office for repeated violations of the constitution and exceeding his powers. Ratsirahonana prepared the new presidential election, which Zafy's predecessor Didier Ratsiraka won against Zafy - with a turnout of 49.7%. Ratsiraka then had his powers expanded on the French model.

Ratsirahonana worked in the Christian Peace Conference , at whose 5th All-Christian Peace Assembly in 1978 in Prague he participated.

Ratsirahonana was the special ambassador for President Marc Ravalomanana and in this capacity took part in the 2005 Madagascartag in Munich. He resigned in 2006 and announced his participation in the December 2006 presidential election in August 2006. There he reached fifth place with 4.22% of the vote.

Individual evidence

1. ^ Results of the presidential elections in Madagascar 2006