See also lists of incumbents.
Presidents of Madagascar, 1959-present Philibert Tsiranana: 1 May 1959 - 11 October 1972 Gabriel Ramanantsoa (Head of State): 11 October 1972 - 5 February 1975 Richard Ratsimandrava (Head of State): 5 February - 11 February 1975 Gilles Andriamahazo (Chairman of the National Military Leadership Committee): 12 February - 15 June 1975 Didier Ratsiraka: 15 June 1975 - 27 March 1993 Albert Zafy: 27 March 1993 - 5 September 1996 Norbert Ratsirahonana (acting): 5 September 1996 - 9 February 1997 Didier Ratsiraka: 9 February 1997 - 5 July 20021 Marc Ravalomanana: 22 February 20021 - 1Both Ratsiraka and Ravalomanana claimed the presidency from 22 February to 5 July 2002.