Senate (Madagascar)

Senate

Antenimierandoholona
Type
Type
History
Founded1958–1975 (first senate), 1993–2025 (second senate)
Leadership
Vacant
since 14 October 2025 (Suspended)
Structure
Seats18
Political groups
  Vacant (18)
Length of term
5 years
Website
www.senat.mg/

The Senate (Malagasy: Antenimierandoholona; French: Sénat) is the upper chamber of the bicameral Parliament of Madagascar. The Senate has 18 members: 12 are indirectly elected, two from each of the six provinces of Madagascar, and 6 are appointed by the President. The President of the Senate is the legal successor to the President of the Republic in the event of a vacancy in the latter position.

Following the 2025 coup d'état, the transitional government has suspended the Senate and the future of the chamber is unclear.