Rivo Rakotovao (born 12 May 1960) is a Malagasy politician who served as acting President of Madagascar from 2018 to 2019.

[1] On 7 September 2018, President Hery Rajaonarimampianina submitted his resignation from the presidency, an act required by law in order to participate in the upcoming presidential election.

As a result, Rivotovao, the President of the Senate, assumed the role of President, a position he held until the inauguration of President-elect Andry Rajoelina.

[1][2][3][4] On 9 September, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, reaffirmed his support for Rivo Rakotovao.

[5] On 14 June 2022, Rivo Rakotovao was summoned by the Independent Office for the Fight against Corruption, on suspicion of corruption, embezzlement of public funds and abuse of office.