Background

Ratsiraka, Didier was born on November 4, 1936 in Vatomandry, Madagascar.

Education

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.

Career

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.

Achievements

• Didier Ratsiraka has been listed as a noteworthy Government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary-general Arema. President Front National pour la Defense de la Revolution, since 1977. Serves as admiral Navy.