Ministry of National Defense (Madagascar)
Malagasy government ministry responsible for military and defense affairs
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The Ministry of National Defense (French: Ministère de la Défense Nationale) is a ministry of the Government of Madagascar. This ministry is responsible for military and defense of the country.
FormedMay 1972
JurisdictionGovernment of Madagascar
Minister responsible
- Maminirina Ely Razafitombo
WebsiteOfficial website
| Ministère de la Défense Nationale (French) | |
 Coat of arms of Madagascar | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | May 1972 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Madagascar |
Minister responsible |
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| Website | Official website |
List of ministers
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Gen. Gabriel Ramanantsoa | May 1972 – February 1975[1] |
| Col. Richard Ratsimandrava | February 1975[1] |
| Gen. Gilles Andriamahazo | February – June 1975[1] |
| Lt-Cdr. Didier Ratsiraka | June 1975 – January 1976[1] |
| Col. Joel Rakotomalala | January – August 1976[1] |
| Lt-Col. Mampila Joana | August 1976[1] – 1977[2] |
| Adm. Guy-Albert Sibon | 1977–1986[3] |
| Gen. Mahasampo Raveloson | 1986–1991[3] |
| Gen. Evariste Razafitombo | February – August 1991[3] |
| Gen. Jean Ravelomitsanga | August – November 1991[3] |
| Gen. Désiré Ramakavelo | November 1991 – August 1993[3] |
| Gen. Charles Louis Rabenja | August 1993 – November 1995[3] |
| Gen. Jackson Tiamana | November 1995 – June 1996[3] |
| Gen. Marcel Ranjeva | June 1996 – March 2002[3] |
| Gen. Jules Mamizara | April 2002 – January 2004[3] |
| Gen. Petera Behajaina | February 2004 – March 2007[3] |
| Cécile Manorohanta[a] | April 2007 – February 2009[3] |
| Adm. Mamy Ranaivoniarivo | March – April 2009[3] |
| Gen. Noêl Girardin Rakotonandrasana | April 2009 – April 2010[3] |
| Gen. André Lucien Rakotoarimasy | May 2010[3] |
| Gen. Dominique Jean Olivier Rakotozafy | April 2014[3] – 2015 |
| Dominique Jean Olivier Rakotozafy | 2015[5] – 2016 |
| Béni Xavier Rasolofonirina | 2016[5] – 2017 |
| Dominique Jean Olivier Rakotozafy | 2017[5] |
| Béni Xavier Rasolofonirina | 2017[5] – 2019 |
| Richard Rakotonirina | 2019[5] – 2023 |
| Josoa Rakotoarijaona | 2023[5] – 2024 |
| Lala Monja Delphin Sahivelo | 2024–2025 |
| Deramasinjaka Manantsoa Rakotoarivelo | 2025[6] |
| Maminirina Ely Razafitombo | 2025[7] - Incumbent |
See also
Notes
- First woman and first civilian to hold this office.[4]