Madagascar
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- republic
- CONSTITUTION
- a new constitution was voted on by referendum on November 17, 2010, and promulgated on December 11, 2010
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- it is based on French civil law and traditional law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, composed of the National Assembly and Senate
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court and High Constitutional Court
RELIGIONS
52% Indigenous beliefs, 41% Christian, 7% Muslim
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2011MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- JANUARY 1, 2010MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2008MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
six people were sentenced to death in Ambohitsara...
six people were sentenced to death in Ambohitsara...
- JANUARY 1, 2008MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Madagascar voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Madagascar voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- NOVEMBER 27, 2007MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
in Madagascar, Christophe Tombotsoa, an independent interpreter...
in Madagascar, Christophe Tombotsoa, an independent interpreter...
- NOVEMBER 14, 2007MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
MADAGASCAR. DEATH SENTENCE FOR 12
twelve people were sentenced to death in Madagascar over deadly
- OCTOBER 11, 2007MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
MADAGASCAR: THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ATTACKING FRENCH DIPLOMAT
a criminal court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sentenced three people to death for attacking the residence of a French diplomat two years ago.
- SEPTEMBER 20, 2007MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
a man, identified only as Dorick, was sentenced to death by a tribunal in Anosy...
a man, identified only as Dorick, was sentenced to death by a tribunal in Anosy...
- JANUARY 1, 2007MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- JANUARY 1, 2006MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.