Africa: a charismatic disc jockey, year-old fresh-faced entrepreneur is sworn in as Africa&#;s youngest president
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In the ousting of Madagascar's twice-elected president, behind the boyish good looks lies a ruthless ambition that has surprised many. His supporters have taken to blaring out Malagasy pop music to get crowds in the mood. This may even be the first African coup with its own soundtrack.
Images of the man this week have appeared incongruous: a sharp suit and baby face amid the sharpshooters in army fatigues, an unlikely alliance between the soldiers who have seen it all before and the year-old who has got it all to come.
He is the disc jockey politician, a charismatic, fresh-faced entrepreneur who swapped the turntables and nightclubs of Antananarivo for a movement that this week has culminated in the ousting of Madagascar's twice-elected president. So when Andry Rajoelina, 34, is inaugurated as Africa's youngest president today, expect a carnival of sound. His supporters have taken to blaring out Malagasy pop music to get crowds in the mood. This may even be the first African coup with its own soundtrack.
Images of the man this week have appeared
Who is Andry Rajoelina?
Andry Nirina Rajoelina is the President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar. He became president on 21 March during a political crisis, having held the office of Mayor of Antananarivo for one year prior. Before entering the political arena, Rajoelina launched several successful enterprises, including a printing and advertising company called Injet in and the Viva radio and television networks in He began his career as an entrepreneur in his teenage years, first as a disc jockey at local clubs and parties, and later by organizing and promoting musical events in the capital.
Upon rising to power, Rajoelina dissolved the Senate and National Assembly and transferred their powers to a variety of new governance structures he made responsible for overseeing the transition toward a new constitutional authority. These administrative structures have repeatedly conflicted with the internationally mediated process to establish a transitional government of consensus. Voters approved a new constitution in a national referendum unilaterally organized by the Rajoelina administration in November , ushering in the Fourth Republic and putting in place the con
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The current president of Madagascar, Andry Nirina Rajoelina, was born on May 30, , in Antsirabe, Madagascar. His father, Roger Yves Rajoelina, was an army colonel. No information is available on his mother. Andry attended high school in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. After graduation, he decided not to pursue higher education but instead to become an entrepreneur. At the age of 19, in , he became an event organizer and promoter. With his success, in he launched Injet, a digital printing company.
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In , Rajoelina purchased a television and radio station and became a well-known disc jockey. With his background in entertainment, media, and advertising he decided to enter politics. He was elected mayor of Antananarivo on December 12, Rajoelina and the President of Madagascar, President Marc Ravalomanana, quickly became political competitors. In , street demonstrations broke out against President Ravalomanana. Rajoelina supported the demonstrators and accused the central government of the misappropriation of funds. He described the government as a dictatorship and used his control of many media outlets to broadcast his views.
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Content:
- Andry Rajoelina: A Rise to Power
- Political Ambitions and Election as Mayor
- Conflict with President Ravalomanana
- Military Intervention and Assumption of Power
- Presidency
- Legacy
Andry Rajoelina: A Rise to Power
Early Life and CareerAndry Rajoelina was born into a wealthy military family and rose to prominence as a nightclub DJ and bar owner. His entrepreneurial success, particularly the founding of his radio station "Viva Radio," earned him the nickname "TGV," after the French high-speed train.
Political Ambitions and Election as Mayor
Inspired by the popularity of his youth movement, TGV (Tanora malaGasy Vonona), Rajoelina entered politics, running for mayor of Antananarivo. Despite facing stiff competition, he was elected with a significant majority in December
Conflict with President Ravalomanana
Tensions between Rajoelina and then-President Marc Ravalomanana escalated following his election. The closure of Rajoelina's television station and his subsequent declaration that he would take over national affairs sparked further conflict.
Military Intervention and Assumption of Power
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