Désiré Rakotoarijaona

Lieutenant-Colonel Désiré Rakotoarijaona (born 19 June 1934)^[1] is a former Prime Minister of Madagascar. He held the position from 1 August 1977 until 12 February 1988 under President Didier Ratsiraka. Rakotoarijaona was replaced by Victor Ramahatra. Rakotoarijaona also ran in the November 1996 presidential election but finished in last place out of 15 candidates with 0.37% of the vote,^[2] thus decisively ending his political career.

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Prime Ministers of Madagascar Merina Kingdom Andriamihaja Rainiharo Rainilaiarivony Rainitsimbazafy Rasanjy Colonial and independent post abolished 1897-1957 Colonial: Tsiranana post abolished, 1959-72 Independent: Ramanantsoa vacant, 1975-76 Rakotomalala Rakotoniaina Rakotoarijaona Ramahatra Razanamasy Ravony Rakotovahiny Ratsirahonana Rakotomavo Andrianarivo Sylla Rabemananjara Roindefo Mangalaza Manorohanta (Acting) Vital Beriziky Kolo Ravelonarivo