Christian Louis Ntsay (born 27 March 1961) is a Malagasy politician who is serving as the prime minister of Madagascar since 2018. He was appointed by President

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’s resignation due to widespread protests throughout the country. Ntsay is considered a technocrat and has worked for the

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. 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

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Richard Ravalomanana in October 2023.

Private life

He is married and has two children.Membres du Gouvernement
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Political career

References

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