Richard Randriamandrato, a Malagasy diplomat, economist and public servant, died on March 15, 2026, at the age of 67.
He had experience in international relations, finance and development, and held significant positions in the Malagasy government and in international organizations. Randriamandrato served as director of the Cabinet at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from December 2000 to January 2002, where he managed the minister’s office, coordinated joint programs with organizations including the United Nations and the World Bank, and took part in diplomatic missions.
He studied international relations and political science, earning a diploma from the Institut d’Études Politiques d’Aix-en-Provence in 1983 and a master’s degree in international politics from the Université libre de Bruxelles in 1992.
Richard Randriamandrato (7 March 1959 – 15 March 2026) was a Malagasy diplomat, economist and public servant with experience in international relations, finance and development. He has held significant positions in both the Malagasy government and international organisations, contributing to economic development, diplomacy and regional integration in Africa.