In a session marked by intense deliberation on constitutional reform, Senegal’s National Assembly has endorsed the amendments put forth by the majority faction under Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, simultaneously dismissing proposals originating from the government. This significant legislative maneuver highlights an escalating friction between the executive and parliamentary bodies, unfolding within a particularly sensitive political landscape.
The ongoing constitutional overhaul at the National Assembly has reached a pivotal moment, characterized by a direct confrontation between the executive and the parliamentary majority, largely controlled by the Pastef party. Central to this power struggle were the amendments submitted by the government, championed by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, which were decisively rejected by the legislators. This rejection was notably influenced by the political direction set by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Such a development underscores the intent of the political executive to solidify its own vision for the reform, even if it means marginalizing the initiatives proposed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Members of parliament and government delegates spent nearly eight hours in a technical commission, scrutinizing the draft bill for constitutional revision. The discussions quickly evolved into a sharp institutional rivalry. On one side, Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr presented the government’s amendments…
