Senate (Equatorial Guinea)
Senate Senado Sénat | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Leadership | |
President | Teresa Efua Asangono since 12 July 2013 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 70 members (55 elected, 15 appointed) |
Political groups | Government (70)[note 1] |
| Elections | |
| Party-list proportional representation | |
Last election | 20 November 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
| Malabo[1] | |
| Website | |
| Official Website of the Senate | |
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Equatorial Guinea.
History
The Senate was established following constitutional reforms approved in a referendum in 2011 and enacted in February 2012.[2] The first elections were held in May 2013.
Presidents of the Senate
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Efua Asangono | 12 July 2013 | Incumbent | [3][4] |
Membership
The Senate has 70 members, of which 55 are elected and 15 are appointed by the President.[5]
Notes
- ^ Includes 15 unelected representatives appointed by the president.
References
- ^ "Fluge Proyectos Audiovisuales en la instalación del Senado de Guinea Ecuatorial". Fluge Audiovisuales. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Equatorial Guinea Citizens To Elect Members Of Senate, House Of Representatives And Municipalities On Upcoming Elections". PR Newswire. 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Equatorial Guinea (Senado): Elections in 2013". Inter-Parliamentary Union.
- ^ "Senado Guinea Ecuatorial". Senate.
- ^ Election Profile IFES