List of presidents of the Senate of Madagascar

This is a listing of the people who have taken the office of President of the Senate of Madagascar, also known as Speaker of the Senate. The President of the Senate is the legal successor to President of the Republic in the event of a vacancy in the latter position.


Name Took office Left office Notes
Gabriel Rajaonson 1 July 1959 1 October 1960
Jules Ravony October 1960 1963
Siméon Japhet 1963 1968
No Senate 1968 2001
Honoré Rakotomanana May 2001 July 2002
Guy Rajemison Rakotomaharo July 2002 May 2008
Yvan Randriasandratriniony May 2008 April 2009
No legislature April 2009 October 2010
General Rasolosoa Dolin October 2010 18 February 2014 President of the Transitional upper house
No Senate 18 February 2014 9 February 2016
Honoré Rakotomanana 9 February 2016 12 November 2017
Rivo Rakotovao 12 November 2017 19 January 2021
Herimanana Razafimahefa 19 January 2021 12 October 2023
Richard Ravalomanana 14 October 2023 present