| Senate Senado Sénat | |
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| [REDACTED] | |
| Type | |
| Type | Upper house |
| History | |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Leadership | |
| President | Teresa Efua Asangono since 12 July 2013 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 70 members (55 elected, 15 appointed) |
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| Political groups | Government (70) |
| Elections | |
| Voting system | Party-list proportional representation |
| Last election | 20 November 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
| Malabo | |
| Website | |
| Official Website of the Senate | |
| Politics of Equatorial Guinea |
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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. 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 |
Membership
The Senate has 70 members, of which 55 are elected and 15 are appointed by the President.
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