Azaly Ben Marofo
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Azaly Ben Marofo is a former Malagasy
foreign minister
. In February 2002, when President Marc Ravalomanana
won election, Ben Marofo was his initial choice as foreign minister. However, he was replaced in May by Marcel Ranjeva
. He was the second of three foreign ministers in 2002. He was the 14th person to hold the position since independence.
Madagascar
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foreign minister
Foreign minister
A Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
. In February 2002, when President Marc Ravalomanana
Marc Ravalomanana
Marc Ravalomanana is a Malagasy politician who was the President of Madagascar from 2002 to 2009. A member of the Merina ethnic group, Ravalomanana served as Mayor of Antananarivo before becoming President in 2002...
won election, Ben Marofo was his initial choice as foreign minister. However, he was replaced in May by Marcel Ranjeva
Marcel Ranjeva
General Marcel Razanakombana Ranjeva is a Malagasy politician. He was the Minister of Defense in the government of Madagascar under President Didier Ratsiraka until he resigned on March 8, 2002, and pledged his support to Marc Ravalomanana, the opposition presidential candidate who claimed to have...
. He was the second of three foreign ministers in 2002. He was the 14th person to hold the position since independence.