Rulers: Madagascar
Provinces and regions
Note: The provincial governors in opposition were appointees of rival president Marc Ravalomanana; they and their successors were styled "presidents of the special delegation." With effect from 3 Sep 2004, 22 regions were created. The six provinces were abolished as such in 2007, but remain as "administrative circumscriptions."
Antananarivo
Governors
12 Jun 2001 - 28 Feb 2002 Pascal Rakotomavo (b. 1934 - d. 2010)
28 Feb 2002 - 27 Mar 2002 Léon-Claude Raveloarison
(military governor)
22 Mar 2002 - 11 Jul 2004 Ferdinand Razakarimanana (b. 1945)
(in opposition to 27 Mar 2002)
11 Jul 2004 - 2007 François Emile Rakotomalala
Regions
Analamanga
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005 Noël Nirina Raharijaona
15 Mar 2005 - 10 Jan 2008 Pierre Manganirina Randrianarisoa (b. 1956)
10 Jan 2008 - 2009 Fidy Ratsimbazafy (b. 1970?)
2009 Njara Andrianjoky (acting)
2009 - 14 Dec 2015 Mananjara Randriambololona
(acting to Jul 2010)
14 Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 Rakotonanahary Tiarainiaina
Ndratonomena
Mar 2019 - 1 Oct 2019 Vincent Ravomanana (acting)
Governor
1 Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Hery Rasoamaromaka
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Andry Fenomanana
Randrianandrasana (acting)
22 Dec 2025 - Clémence Raharinirina (f) (acting)
Bongolava
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 2009 Jean Claude Rabarijaona
2009 - 2015 Vorisoa Hajanirina Tafita
2015 - Mar 2019 Heriniaina Angelo Rakotonindrina
Mar 2019 - Aug 2020 Mamy Auguste Andrianirina (acting)
Governors
Aug 2020 - May 2024 Joseph Ramiaramanana
May 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 Haja Hantenaina Placide
Ramamonjisoa (acting)
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 Rojo Razafimahatratra (f) (acting)
25 Mar 2026 - Faratiana Manampisoa Safeno (f)
(acting)
Itasy
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 2009 Hubert Henri Rakotondrazaka
2009 - Aug 2013 Solomanoro Andriamalalavonjy
Aug 2013 - 2015 Francis Odilon Rasoanaivo
2015 - Mar 2019 Amédée Mamy Harisolo
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Harivola Rabemiarana (f) (acting)
Governors
Oct 2019 - Jul 2024 Solofonirina Maherizo Andriamanana
Jul 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 Louis Robson Rakotomalala (acting)
Chief of region
2 Dec 2025 - Rakotoroalahy Domoina Harilala Isa
Rakotoarimanana (f) (acting)
Vakinankaratra
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 2008 Lantoniaina Nirina Harintsoa
Rabenantoandro
Jun 2008 - 2009 Étienne Randimbiharimanana
2009 - Aug 2013 Paul Razanakolona Andriamasitera
Aug 2013 - 2015 Samuel Bertin Andriamasimanana
2015 - Mar 2019 Mandrindra Albert Andrianjanaka
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 Thimoté Rakotomahandry (acting) (b. 1964?)
Governor
Feb 2020 - 2 Dec 2025 Vy Vato Rakotomaditra Rakotovao
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Harinarivo Ida Jacqueline
Rakotonirina (f) (acting)
22 Dec 2025 - Nathalie Ravaonirina (f) (acting)
Antsiranana
Governors
13 Jun 2001 - 1 Jul 2002 Jean-Robert Gara (b. 1957 - d. 2019)
22 Mar 2002 - 30 Jan 2003 Pascal Jaosoa (b. 1959)
(in opposition to 13 Jul 2002)
30 Jan 2003 - Jul 2004 Grégoire Arson Indray
Jul 2004 - Jan 2007 Jacky Mahafaly Tsiandopy (b. 1952?)
Feb 2007 - 2007 Abdoul Fatah (interim)
Regions
Diana
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Aug 2006 Jérôme Christophe Nosy Harinony
Aug 2006 - May 2007 Raymond
May 2007 - Feb 2009 Anjara Manantsara (f)
Feb 2009 - Apr 2009 Hassan Aly
Apr 2009 - 30 May 2009 Jean de Dieu Raveloson (acting)
30 May 2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Romuald Bezara
20 Nov 2013 - 22 May 2015 Maevalaza
22 May 2015 - 13 May 2016 Michel Antilahy Martial
13 May 2016 - Mar 2019 Eddie Jean Aimé Tongazara
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 Malaza Ramanamahafahay (acting)
Governors
Jul 2020 - Feb 2023 Daodo Arona Marisiky
Feb 2023 - 2 Dec 2025 Taciano Rakotomanga
Chief of region
2 Dec 2025 - Jafimanjo (acting)
Sava
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Feb 2007 Paulin
Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 Moana Essa Raseta (f) (b. 1960)
Jan 2008 - 2009 Narcisse Benaivo Andrianaly
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Abdillah
20 Nov 2013 - 2015 Lucien Mananjara
2015 - Mar 2019 Faustin Velomaro
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Samuel Sabotsy (acting)
Governors
17 Oct 2019 - Mar 2022 Justin Tokely (b. 1974)
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 Eliahevitra Randrianasolo (acting)
Aug 2023 - 2 Dec 2025 Teddy Gervais Seramila
Chief of region
2 Dec 2025 - Rasoarimalala Maéa
Randrianatoandro (f) (acting)
Fianarantsoa
Governors
15 Jun 2001 - 20 Apr 2002 Emilson (b. 1952)
22 Mar 2002 - 4 Feb 2003 Pety Rakotoniaina (b. 1959)
(in opposition to 20 Apr 2002)
4 Feb 2003 - 11 May 2005 Ravelomanga Randrianarivo
11 May 2005 - 2007 Fidy Mpanjato Rakotonarivo
Regions
Amoron'i Mania
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005 Rakotonirina Operman
15 Mar 2005 - 6 Jun 2009 René Rasolofoarimanana (b. 1961)
6 Jun 2009 - 12 Aug 2013 Eugène Josoa Maminirina
12 Aug 2013 - 2015 Joseph Razafimaro
2015 - Mar 2019 Tsimihonoraibe Rakotomanankiafarana
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 Hajanarivo Laza Fanantenana
Herinjakatahina (acting)
Governors
Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 Aline Mamiarisoa (f)
Feb 2023 - 2 Dec 2025 Haingo Elisette Fomendraza (f)
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 Andriafara Manatanjona Rakotozafy
(acting)
25 Mar 2026 - Hariliva Rakotomalala (acting)
Atsimo-Atsinanana
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007 Christian Razanabahiny-Marojama
Mar 2007 - 2009 Jhonson Andrianahy
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Belone Namany
20 Nov 2013 - 2015 David Ranaivoson
2015 - Mar 2019 Theodoret
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Mampody Ramanana (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Justin Mahafaky
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 Stephan Gabriel Tangidy
Ravelonambinintsoa (acting)
31 Mar 2026 - Volatiana Pauline Randrianasolo
(f) (acting)
Fitovinany
7 Oct 2021 Vatovavy Fitovinany region split into Vatovavy and Fitovinany
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007 Bernard Koto
Mar 2007 - 2009 Philibert Andriatsimanirinarivo
2009 - 28 Mar 2012 Martial Rakamisilahy
28 Mar 2012 - 20 Nov 2013 Georget Mandehatsara
20 Nov 2013 - 2015 Jean Félix Randriamarolo
2015 - Mar 2019 Rémi Vincent Andrianjaka
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 Fridolin Caleb (acting)
Governor
Feb 2020 - 2 Dec 2025 Lucien Laurel Razafitsotra
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 Edmond Jean (acting)
3 Mar 2026 - Jean Brunelle Razafintsiandraofa
(acting)
Haute Matsiatra
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2008 Hanta Rabetaliana (f) (b. 1963)
Jan 2008 - 2009 Jean de la Croix Rabemanana
2009 - Mar 2015 Benjamin Raharison
Mar 2015 - 11 Dec 2015 Riana Andriamandavy VII
11 Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 Herizo Randrianasolo
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Gorlin Zaielle Lalaonirina (f)
(acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Lova Narivelo Razafindrafito
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 Gorlin Zaielle Lalaonirina (f)
(acting)
25 Mar 2026 - Pierre Raymond Raherinjanahary
(acting)
Ihorombe
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005 Gabriel Rakotomaharo
15 Mar 2005 - Feb 2007 Moana Essa Raseta (f) (b. 1960)
Feb 2007 - 2009 Richard Daniel
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Louis Joseph Rakotoarimavo
20 Nov 2013 - Nov 2015 Jeannot Reribake
Nov 2015 - Mar 2019 Ferdinand Mosa
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 Nomenjanahary Fanambinantsoa
Solofo Rakotomalala (acting)
Governors
Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 Tafita Sareine Nomenjanahary (f)
Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 Clarisse Eugénie Ramananjarasoa (f)
Apr 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 Annie Franckline Rakotondrasoa (f)
(acting)
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Mampody Ramanana (acting)
22 Dec 2025 - Tsiverihasy Tiary Ramilavonjy
(acting)
Vatovavy
7 Oct 2021 separated from Vatovavy Fitovinany
Governors
7 Oct 2021 - May 2024 Maurice Lucien Randriadrison
May 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 Gilbert Ramanana (acting)
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 Raymond Rakoto (acting)
31 Mar 2026 - Elys Karena Hanitriniaina (f)
(acting)
Mahajanga
Governors
14 Jun 2001 - 13 Jun 2002 Étienne Razafindehibe (b. 1946)
22 Mar 2002 - 30 Jan 2003 Pierre Tsiranana (b. 1951)
(in opposition to 15 Jun 2002)
30 Jan 2003 - 2007 Vincent Toto
Regions
Betsiboka
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Feb 2008 Jeannot Fernand
Feb 2008 - 2009 Iony Tiana Hombinintsoa Rakotomalala
2009 - 14 Aug 2013 Jean Louis Ratsimbazafy
14 Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 Jean Roger Randrianjafinindrina
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 Herimalala Razafipiera
Mar 2019 - Oct 2021 Ravelomanantsoa (acting)
Governors
Oct 2021 - Jul 2024 Jean Roger Randrianjafinindrina
Jul 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 Gilbert Rakotondramiarana (acting)
Chief of region
2 Dec 2025 - Tombozara (acting)
Boeny
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Jul 2007 Max Olivier Andriananja Rakotomalala
Jul 2007 - 2009 Guy Arvely Dolsain
2009 - Aug 2013 Jean Christophe Noël Rasoloniaina
Aug 2013 - Mar 2019 Ahamad Jaffar Said
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 Vanombe Clavelah Bazezy (acting)
Governor
Jul 2020 - 2 Dec 2025 Mokhtar Andriatomanga
Chief of region
2 Dec 2025 - Faly Miadana Ravoavy Andrianimanana
(acting)
Melaky
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Feb 2007 Jonah Justin Pikulas
Feb 2007 - 2009 Tiana Aljaona
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Tatahafa Lahimandakotsifolaky
20 Nov 2013 - 2015 Mitovisoa Vohason
2015 - Mar 2019 Guy Arvely Dolsain
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 Jean Baptiste Rasolofonirina
(acting)
Governor
Nov 2020 - 2 Dec 2025 Patrick Nerarivony Ratsitohara
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 Charles Désiré Ralaivao (acting)
31 Mar 2026 - Jonah Justin Pikulas (acting)
Sofia
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005 Louise Odette Rahaingosoa (f) (b. 1953)
15 Mar 2005 - Jan 2008 Richardin Redeck Rafaralahy (b. 1962)
Jan 2008 - 2009 André Randriamanesy
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Manambina
20 Nov 2013 - May 2015 Elliot Serge
May 2015 - Mar 2019 Ernest Tohanaina Zaranaina
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 René (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 René Lylison
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Leon Fulgence (acting)
22 Dec 2025 - Irené Djaosera (acting)
Toamasina
Governors
18 Jun 2001 - 5 Jul 2002 Samuel Lahady (b. 1931)
22 Mar 2002 - 10 Jul 2002 Victor Sikonina (in opposition)
10 Jul 2002 - Oct 2005 Émile Tsizaraina (b. 1945)
Oct 2005 - 2007 Pily Gilbain
Regions
Alaotra Mangoro
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 2009 David Alexandre Robinson
2009 - 8 May 2015 Richard Ramandehamanana
8 May 2015 - 2015 Jean Yves Ranaivonirina
2015 - 3 Dec 2016 Honoré Raminoarison
3 Dec 2016 - Mar 2019 Désiré Ranarisoa
Mar 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 Andriamahazaka Randriamandimbisolo
(acting)
Governors
11 Oct 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 Richard Ramandehamanana
Feb 2023 - 2 Dec 2025 Guy Ramarosandratana
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 Lanto Rasoloarinaivo Andriamamonjy
(acting)
11 Feb 2026 - Elire Joseph Rabemananjara (acting)
Analanjirofo
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007 Hermann Razafindravelo
Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 Paulin
Feb 2008 - 2009 Aimé Gilbert Tarehy
2009 - Aug 2013 Michel Saina (b. 1958? - d. 2016)
Aug 2013 - 2015 Sylvestre José Mathias
Ramaromihisa
2015 - Dec 2015 Benoît Malo
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 Jacques Ramaroson
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 Honoré Paul Tsaramandihy (acting)
Governor
Jul 2020 - 2 Dec 2025 Marcellin Randriamanantena
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 Marie Ange Bemanana (f) (acting)
11 Feb 2026 - Arnaud Tody (acting)
Atsinanana
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005 Barnest Andriamiarantsoa
15 Mar 2005 - 2009 Julien Andriamorasata
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Alain Mahavimbina
20 Nov 2013 - Mar 2019 Michel Talata
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 Gabriel Andriantsiferana
Randriamangamalala (acting)
Governors
Mar 2020 - Apr 2024 Richard Théodore Rafidison
(1st time)
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 Gervais Bemahefa (acting)
Jul 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 Richard Théodore Rafidison
(2nd time)
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 Rosette Ranasimanana (f)
(acting)
11 Feb 2026 - Jean Jugus Razafiarison (acting)
Toliara
Governors
19 Jun 2001 - 14 Jun 2002 Jean de Dieu Maharante (b. 1956)
22 Mar 2002 - 1 Feb 2003 Thierry Raveloson (b. 1963)
(in opposition to 17 Jun 2002)
1 Feb 2003 - 28 Jan 2004 Soja
28 Jan 2004 - 24 Jan 2006 Martin Mory Maur
24 Jan 2006 - 2007 Roland Randriamampionona
Regions
Androy
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005 Solofo Rodolphe Rajaonarivelo
15 Mar 2005 - Jan 2007 Luc Loyola Bréchard (b. 1961)
Mar 2007 - 2009 Andrien Hatrifenjanahary
2009 - 23 Apr 2010 Damy
23 Apr 2010 - May 2016 Fiandraza
May 2016 - Mar 2019 Michaël Randrianirina
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Jacob Tsilavondahy (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Lahimaro Tsimandilatse Soja
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Germain Rasolondraibe (acting)
22 Dec 2025 - Djiby Jean Berthinot Raharijaona
(acting)
Anosy
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007 Harifidy Janset Alin Ramilison
Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 Gabriel Tiaro
Jan 2008 - 2009 Roland Randriamampionona
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 Guillaume Venance Randriatefiarison
20 Nov 2013 - Apr 2015 Fanomezana Israël Rahovelson
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015 Luc Loyola Bréchard (b. 1961)
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 Tanjaniaina Julio Pierrot
Razafindramaro
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Célestin Emmanuel Randrianambinina
(acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Jerry Hatrefindrazana (b. 1976?)
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Louis Sabbatin Rabenandriamanitra
(acting)
22 Dec 2025 - Bertrand Randriamanarivo (acting)
Atsimo-Andrefana
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - May 2007 Avison André Tsitohery
May 2007 - 2009 Samoëline Raheliarisoa (f)
2009 - 20 Nov 2013 François Benarivo
20 Nov 2013 - 8 May 2015 Robert
8 May 2015 - 2015 Marcellin Zafitasondry
2015 - Mar 2019 Jules Rabe
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Arson Théodolin Lydore Adoré
Solondraza (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Andriantsitohaina Ranëlson Edaily
Tovondrainy
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 Tahiriniaina Judith Ranandrolahy
(acting)
3 Mar 2026 - Olivier Miandrisoa (acting)
Menabe
Chiefs of region
3 Sep 2004 - Aug 2007 Rakoto Jasmin Daniel
Aug 2007 - 2009 Mamy Elysé Andriamasiarison
2009 - Aug 2013 Faharo Ratsimbalison (b. 1945)
Aug 2013 - 6 Mar 2019 Romain Gilbert
6 Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 Jérôme Sabire (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 - 2 Dec 2025 Serge Lucky Randriantsoa
Chiefs of region
2 Dec 2025 - 3 Mar 2026 Andriatiana Duval Solofomalala
(acting)
3 Mar 2026 - Philippe Aunezifort (acting)