Guy Razanamasy
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Guy Willy Razanamasy was a former Malagasy
politician
.
Born in Antananarivo
, Razanamasy worked as a pharmacist
and drug manufacturer before becoming the director of pharmacological society of " cofarma " and entering politics. He was elected Mayor of Antananarivo
in the 1980s.
President of Madagascar Didier Ratsiraka
came under intense pressure in August 1991. Facing a general strike
, a rival government formed by the Committee of Active Forces (FV) and led by Jean Rakotoharison, and an army reluctant to obey his orders, he replaced Prime Minister of Madagascar
Victor Ramahatra
with Razanamasy. Razanamasy called on the FV to join his government, and was able to persuade a few individuals to enter his first cabinet, then in October was able to sign an accord with the opposition to form a transitional government for a maximum of eighteen months. Although all real power was removed from Ratsiraka, Razanamasy remained in position and members of the FV joined his expanded cabinet. He retained the post until 1993.
In 1994, Razanamasy again became Mayor of Antananarivo
, serving out his five-year term. He stood in the Malagasy presidential election, 1996
as the candidate of the Confederation of Civil Societies for Development, but took only 1.2% of the total votes cast and was eliminated in the first round.
Madagascar
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politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
.
Born in Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Antananarivo , formerly Tananarive , is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. It is also known by its French colonial shorthand form Tana....
, Razanamasy worked as a pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
and drug manufacturer before becoming the director of pharmacological society of " cofarma " and entering politics. He was elected Mayor of Antananarivo
Mayor of Antananarivo
The Mayor of Antananarivo is the Mayor of the capital and largest city in Madagascar, Antananarivo.The post of mayor of Antananarivo is considered to be one of the most prominent and influential offices in Madagascar...
in the 1980s.
President of Madagascar Didier Ratsiraka
Didier Ratsiraka
Vice Admiral Didier Ratsiraka is a Malagasy politician who was President of Madagascar from 1975 to 1993 and from 1997 to 2002.-Second Republic:...
came under intense pressure in August 1991. Facing a general strike
General strike
A general strike is a strike action by a critical mass of the labour force in a city, region, or country. While a general strike can be for political goals, economic goals, or both, it tends to gain its momentum from the ideological or class sympathies of the participants...
, a rival government formed by the Committee of Active Forces (FV) and led by Jean Rakotoharison, and an army reluctant to obey his orders, he replaced Prime Minister of Madagascar
Prime Minister of Madagascar
This page contains a list of the Prime Ministers of Madagascar.-Prime Ministers of Madagascar :-Affiliations:*PSD - Social Democratic Party of Madagascar and the Comoros...
Victor Ramahatra
Victor Ramahatra
Victor Ramahatra is a former politician in Madagascar. During the presidency of Didier Ratsiraka, Ramahatra served as Prime Minister of Madagascar from 12 February 1988 until 8 August 1991, replacing long-time Prime Minister Désiré Rakotoarijaona. When Ratsiraka returned to office in 1997,...
with Razanamasy. Razanamasy called on the FV to join his government, and was able to persuade a few individuals to enter his first cabinet, then in October was able to sign an accord with the opposition to form a transitional government for a maximum of eighteen months. Although all real power was removed from Ratsiraka, Razanamasy remained in position and members of the FV joined his expanded cabinet. He retained the post until 1993.
In 1994, Razanamasy again became Mayor of Antananarivo
Mayor of Antananarivo
The Mayor of Antananarivo is the Mayor of the capital and largest city in Madagascar, Antananarivo.The post of mayor of Antananarivo is considered to be one of the most prominent and influential offices in Madagascar...
, serving out his five-year term. He stood in the Malagasy presidential election, 1996
Malagasy presidential election, 1996
Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 3 November 1996, with a second round on 29 December 1996. The election followed the impeachment of incumbent President Albert Zafy and the appointment of his interim successor, Norbert Ratsirahonana....
as the candidate of the Confederation of Civil Societies for Development, but took only 1.2% of the total votes cast and was eliminated in the first round.