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    Philibert Tsiranana (18 October 1912 – 16 April 1978) was a Malagasy politician and leader who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Madagascar from...
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  • Tsiranana may refer to: Justine Tsiranana (c. 1918 – July 1999), the first First Lady of Madagascar Philibert Tsiranana, first President of Madagascar...
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  • Amborovy Airport (IATA: MJN, ICAO: FMNM), also known as Philibert Tsiranana Airport, is an airport in Mahajanga, Madagascar. The airport is linked to...
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    1972. She was the wife of the country's founding president, Philibert Tsiranana. Tsiranana was born Justine Kalotody. Originally a seamstress descending...
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    the election of Philibert Tsiranana as the country's first president on April 27, 1959. After a year of negotiations between Tsiranana and his French counterparts...
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  • national fame in 1958 when he was selected by Malagasy President Philibert Tsiranana to perform on the sodina for the visiting French president Charles...
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    under President Philibert Tsiranana. Madagascar regained independence from France in 1960. The nation's first president, Philibert Tsiranana, was not selected...
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    with tacit French backing, and President Philibert Tsiranana vested him with full executive powers. Tsiranana resigned altogether on 11 October 1972 following...
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    Republic (1960–72), under the leadership of French-appointed President Philibert Tsiranana, was characterized by a continuation of strong economic and political...
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  • Free France, 1943–1944 2:3 Philibert Tsiranana, 1959 2:3 Philibert Tsiranana, 1959–1972, obverse side 2:3 Philibert Tsiranana, 1959–1972, reverse side 2:3...
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    Excellency Status Head of state Residence Iavoloha Palace Term length 5 years, renewable once Inaugural holder Philibert Tsiranana Formation 1 May 1959...
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  • French artist Philibert Jacques Melotte (1880–1961), British astronomer Philibert Tsiranana (1912–1978), Malagasy politician and leader Philibert Mees (1929–2006)...
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    self-rule while maintaining close ties with France. The PSD was led by Philibert Tsiranana, a well-educated Tsimihety from the northern coastal region who was...
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  • Madagascar and the Comoros. It was led by Philibert Tsiranana, a member of the French National Assembly. Tsiranana had joined the French Section of the Workers'...
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    President of Philibert Tsiranana. Tsiebo was one of the loyal supporters of Tsiranana and was in charge of Malagasy government during Tsiranana's serious illness...
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    political clashes, including the 1972 rotaka that brought down President Philibert Tsiranana and the 2009 Malagasy political crisis, which resulted in Andry Rajoelina...
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    in the wake of decolonization. Under the leadership of President Philibert Tsiranana, Madagascar's First Republic (1960–1972) was established as a democratic...
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    the late President of Madagascar, Philibert Tsiranana, and the former First Lady of Madagascar, Justine Tsiranana. Allen, Philip M. (1995). Madagascar:...
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    Tsimihety have been an active part of Madagascar politics ever since. Philibert Tsiranana, a Tsimihety from near Mandritsara, was the first president of the...
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    competition from other ethnic groups. The first president of the Republic, Philibert Tsiranana, was a coastal Malagasy of Tsimihety ethnicity, and he was able to...
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    PADESM has had a lasting impact on political life in Madagascar. Philibert Tsiranana, leader of the PSD, went on to become Madagascar's first president...
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    the first time in Madagascar on 30 March 1965. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party dominated the campaign and was elected...
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  • independence from France on 26 June 1960, Sylla was appointed by President Philibert Tsiranana to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, and chaired Madagascar's...
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    the French Union) Post abolished (February 1897 – 27 May 1957) 7 Philibert Tsiranana (1912–1978) 27 May 1957 14 October 1958 1 year, 140 days PSD Soudacaux...
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    restore order during periods of political unrest. When President Philibert Tsiranana was forced to step down in 1972, a military directorate ensured an...
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    were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the...
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    Léopold Sédar Senghor –  Madagascar French Madagascar 26 June 1960 Philibert Tsiranana –  Democratic Republic of the Congo  Belgian Congo  Belgium 30 June...
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    a position he held from 1959 to 1961. He came to view president Philibert Tsiranana and his Social Democratic Party (PSD) supporters as unduly favorable...
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    Post-independence education in the First Republic (1960–1975) under President Philibert Tsiranana retained a strong French influence with textbooks and teachers of...
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    prior to the official granting of independence on 26 June 1960. Philibert Tsiranana was Prime Minister of Madagascar during the creation of the anthem...
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