Madagascar
The hidden career of General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo

General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, new Malagasy prime minister in Antananarivo, on 6 October 2025.
General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, new Malagasy prime minister in Antananarivo, on 6 October 2025. © Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters
The military official's appointment was kept secret until the end by President Andry Rajoelina's entourage. Little known by the public, the general, who also worked as a DJ, has in reality been an active supporter of the head of state since 2009. [...]
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