Céline Ratsiraka
Céline Marthe Ratsiraka is a Malagasy politician, political figure, and widow of former President Didier Ratsiraka. Ratsiraka is the longest tenured First Lady of Madagascar in the country's history, having held the position from 1975 to 1993 and from 1997 until 2002. She was an influential figure within the ruling Association for the Rebirth of Madagascar (AREMA) from the 1970s to the 1990s, especially within the party's left-wing.
Céline Ratsiraka | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Madagascar | |
| In role 9 February 1997 – 6 May 2002 | |
| President | Didier Ratsiraka |
| Preceded by | Sahondra Ratsirahonana |
| Succeeded by | Lalao Ravalomanana |
| In role 15 June 1975 – 27 March 1993 | |
| President | Didier Ratsiraka |
| Preceded by | Thérèse Ratsimandrava |
| Succeeded by | Thérèse Zafy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Céline Marthe Velonjara French Madagascar |
| Political party | AREMA |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
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