Madagascar honors first president Philibert Tsiranana
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In Anahidrano, Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the President of the Refondation, led a delegation to honor Philibert Tsiranana, the country’s first president.
The delegation included civilian and military authorities who paid tribute at a formal ceremony dedicated to Tsiranana’s memory and the legacy of Madagascar’s independence. People gathered around a monument dedicated to Tsiranana, demonstrating continued affection for the historical figure.
The commemoration in Anahidrano, Tsiranana’s birthplace, began early in the morning with a growing crowd as official vehicles and security helicopters arrived. Women’s associations from several towns, including Antsohihy, Analalava, and Port-Bergé, participated, displaying banners and performing traditional songs and dances. Young people from the “Generation Z” also joined, repeating a slogan from their 2025 mobilizations. President Randrianirina and his wife arrived and laid a wreath at the base of Tsiranana’s statue, which had recently been repainted.
They then visited Tsiranana’s former residence, where they met with members of his family, including the sons of Paul Tsiranana and Pierre Tsiranana. Pascal Tsiranana Tsiadino, a son of Paul Tsiranana, stated that the community has honored the date since 1972 and welcomed the current government’s support for preserving historical memory.
