Christine Harijaona Razanamahasoa is a Malagasy politician. She served as a Minister of Justice between 2009 and 2013, and as the president of the National Assembly of Madagascar from February till May 2014, becoming the first woman in this position.[1] She was elected again on 16 July 2019.[2]
Christine Razanamahasoa | |
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| President of the National Assembly of Madagascar | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2019 | |
| President | Andry Rajoelina |
| Preceded by | Jean Max Rakotomamonjy |
| In office 18 February 2014 – 3 May 2014 | |
| President | Hery Rajaonarimampianina |
| Preceded by | Andrianantoandro Raharinaivo (As President of the Lower Transitional House) |
| Succeeded by | Jean Max Rakotomamonjy |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Christine Razanamahasoa is a lawyer by education.[3]
On 17 March 2009, as a result of 2009 Malagasy political crisis, president Marc Ravalomanana was removed from his position, and the High Transitional Authority, led by Andry Rajoelina, was formed. The High transition authority elected Rajoelina the president of Madagascar, and Albert Camille Vital became the Prime Minister and formed the government. Christine Razanamahasoa became the Minister of Justice in that government. On 28 October 2011, Rajoelina dismissed the government and asked Omer Beriziky to form the new one. Razanamahasoa joined the new government, and on 31 October 2013 resigned and was replaced by Florent Rakotoarisoa.[4] The reason for her resignation was that she intended to participate in forthcoming national elections.[5]
In 2013, she was elected to the National Assembly from Ambatofinandrahana District representing the MAPAR party, founded by the former president Andry Rajoelina.[6][7] On 5 May 2014, the parliament elected the new president, and dismissed Razanamahasoa. The High Constitutional Court later confirmed that the voting was legal.[8] She remained the deputy and the national coordinator of MAPAR.[9] In March 2024, the High Constitutional Court (HCC) pronounced the disqualification of Christine Razanamahasoa from her position as deputy “with all the legal consequences”.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Ex-minister of justice elected Madagascar parliament speaker". China Central Television. 19 February 2014. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
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- ^ "Christine Razanamahasoa: que l'exécutif démissionne" (in French). NewsMada. 15 October 2014. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Ministère de la justice:Florent Rakotoarisoa succède à Christine Razanamahasoa". Courrier de Madagaskar (in French). 2 November 2013. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Madagascar Justice: Christine Razanamahasoa. Passation" (in French). 2 November 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Razanamahasoa Christine Harijaona" (in French). National Assembly of Madagascar. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "Madagascar: Christine Razanamahasoa élue présidente de l'Assemblée nationale" (in French). RFI. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "Les requêtes de Christine Razanamahasoa irrecevables" (in French). Madagascar Tribune. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Conseil Municipal de Fianarantsoa: Christine Razanamahasoa démissionne" (in French). La Gazette de la Grande Ile. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Afrique Madagascar: la présidente de l'Assemblée nationale déchue par la Haute Cour constitutionnelle" (in French). Radio France International. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.