Background
Ratsiraka, Didier was born on November 4, 1936 in Vatomandry, Madagascar.
Ratsiraka, Didier was born on November 4, 1936 in Vatomandry, Madagascar.
Student, College St. Michel, Tananarive. Student, Lycee Henri IV, Paris. Student, Ecole Navale, Lanveoc-Poulimic, France.
Student, Ecole des Officiers Transmissions, Les Bormettes. Student, Ecole Superieure de Guerre Navale, Paris.
Holder several naval positions, 1963-1970. President Republic of Madagascar, Antananarivo, 1975—1993, 1997—2001. Military attache Madasgascar embassy, Paris, 1970-1972.
Minister foreign affairs, 1972-1975. President Supreme Council Revolution, since 1975, prime minister and minister of defense, 1975.
Secretary-general Arema. President Front National pour la Defense de la Revolution, since 1977. Serves as admiral Navy.