Who Rules Madagascar? It's an Independent Nation.

Madagascar is a sovereign, independent country—ruled by its own government.

Political Structure

• System: Semi-presidential republic.
• President: Head of state, elected popularly (5-year terms, two-term limit). Current (2024): Andry Rajoelina.
• Prime Minister: Head of government, appointed by President, accountable to Parliament.
• Parliament: Bicameral – National Assembly (elected) + Senate (indirect).

International Status

• UN member since 1960.
• African Union, SADC, Indian Ocean Commission, La Francophonie member.
• No foreign power exercises sovereignty – former French colony (1896–1960), independent since June 26, 1960.

Challenges

Political instability (coups 1972, 1991, 2002, 2009), poverty (~75% below $1.90/day), environmental degradation, cyclones. But no external ruler.