Senate (Equatorial Guinea)
| Senate Senado | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 70 members (55 elected, 15 appointed) |
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Political groups |
Government (69)[note 1]
Opposition (1)
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| Elections | |
| Party-list proportional representation | |
| Meeting place | |
| Malabo | |
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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.[1] The first elections were held in May 2013.
Membership
The Senate has 70 members, of which 55 are elected and 15 are appointed by the President.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Includes 15 unelected representatives appointed by the president.
References
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