Jean Omer Beriziky (born 9 September 1950[1] in Vohemar) is a Malagasy politician and diplomat who was Prime Minister of Madagascar in the government of consensus of President Andry Rajoelina from 2011[1][2][3] to 2014.

Jean Omer Beriziky
24th Prime Minister of Madagascar
In office
2 November 2011 – 16 April 2014
PresidentAndry Rajoelina
Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Preceded byAlbert Camille Vital
Succeeded byRoger Kolo
Personal details
Born (1950-09-09) 9 September 1950 (age 74)
Antsirabe Nord, Madagascar
Political partyEconomic Liberalism and Democratic Action for National Recovery

Beriziky, who hails from the northern part of the island,[3] worked as a history professor. He was posted in Brussels as Madagascar's Ambassador to the European Union and Belgium from 1995 to 2006. A member of the LEADER Fanilo political party,[1] Beriziky was appointed as Prime Minister on 28 October 2011 on the proposal of the party of former President Albert Zafy.[2] He took office on 2 November 2011.[4] He was succeeded by Roger Kolo after newly elected president Hery Rajaonarimampianina appointed Kolo to the post following the 2013 elections.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Omer Beriziky, le Premier Ministre de consensus de la Transition" Archived 2011-10-31 at the Wayback Machine, Tana News, 29 October 2011 (in French).
  2. ^ a b Razafison, Rivonala (29 October 2011). "Madagascar: Rajoelina appoints a 'consensus' prime minister". Africa Review. National Media Group, Kenya. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  3. ^ a b "Madagascar names new prime minister". New Zealand Herald. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  4. ^ "New Madagascar prime minister takes office", AFP, 2 November 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Madagascar
2011–2014
Succeeded by