National Assembly (Madagascar) Explained

National Assembly
Native Name:
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House Type:Lower House
Body:Parliament of Madagascar
Leader1 Type:President
Leader1:Justin Tokely
Party1:IRMAR
Election1:12 July 2024
Foundation:1958
Members:153
Term Length:5 years
Structure1:Madagascar Parliament 2024.svg
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Political Groups1:Government (84)
  • IRMAR (84)

Opposition (29)

Others (50)

Voting System1:Parallel voting
Last Election1:29 May 2024
Next Election1:2029
Meeting Place:Tsimbazaza Palace, Antananarivo

The National Assembly (Malagasy: Antenimieram-Pirenena; French: Assemblée Nationale) is the lower house of the Parliament of Madagascar. The Assembly has 163 members, elected for five-year terms in single-member and two-member constituencies.[1]

The Parliament of Madagascar has two chambers. The other chamber is the Senate (Antenimieran-Doholona/Sénat), which has 18 members, 12 of which are indirectly elected (one from each district of Madagascar), with 6 more being appointed.

Recent election results

See main article: 2024 Malagasy parliamentary election.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IPU PARLINE database: MADAGASCAR (Antenimierampirenena), General information.