Christian Louis Ntsay (born 27 March 1961)[1][2][3] is a Malagasy politician who is serving as the prime minister of Madagascar since 2018. He was appointed by President Hery Rajaonarimampianina following Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana’s resignation due to widespread protests throughout the country.[4][5] Ntsay is considered a technocrat and has worked for the United Nations.[6]

Christian Ntsay
Ntsay in 2020
28th Prime Minister of Madagascar
Assumed office
6 June 2018
President
Preceded byOlivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana
Acting President of Madagascar
In office
9 September 2023 – 27 October 2023
Prime MinisterHimself
Preceded byAndry Rajoelina
Succeeded byRichard Ravalomanana (acting)
Personal details
Born
Christian Louis Ntsay

(1961-03-27) 27 March 1961 (age 63)
Antsiranana, Madagascar
Political partyIndependent

After President Andry Rajoelina resigned in September 2023 to run for president, the Council of Ministers led by Ntsay temporarily exercised presidential authority until handing over to the President of the Senate Richard Ravalomanana in October 2023.[7][8]

Political career

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References

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  1. ^ "Gouvernement de consensus : Ntsay Christian nommé Premier ministre – Midi Madagasikara". www.midi-madagasikara.mg.
  2. ^ Britto. "CV Premier Ministre, Chef du Gouvernement, Christian NTSAY". Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Christian Louis Ntsay Born march 1961 - Google Search". www.google.com.
  4. ^ AfricaNews. "Madagascar's president appoints new prime minister - Africanews".
  5. ^ "Madagascar prime minister announces resignation".
  6. ^ "Madagascar names technocrat Christian Ntsay new PM – Punch Newspapers". punchng.com.
  7. ^ "Le président malgache démissionne avant les élections de novembre". AL24 News. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Madagascar's president resigns ahead of elections: Reports". aa.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Madagascar
2018–present
Incumbent
Preceded by Prime Minister of Madagascar
2023
Succeeded by