The National Assembly has opened its first extraordinary session this week, marking a pivotal moment in the legislative calendar. During the proceedings, the Assembly President addressed the chamber regarding seven legislative proposals submitted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
However, none of these bills will be included in the current session’s agenda. This decision was confirmed by Ousmane Sonko, who emphasized that these proposals may be considered in future extraordinary sessions or during the upcoming regular session.
Key legislative priorities for the session
The extraordinary session will focus on three government bills and eight legislative proposals. Among the most significant are:
- The Labor Code, aimed at modernizing employment regulations;
- The Social Security Code, designed to enhance worker protections;
- A bill addressing the protection of critical information infrastructure and digital security.
Urgent constitutional and financial reforms on the table
In addition to these, deputies will review two urgent legislative proposals over the next fifteen days:
- A proposal to amend Article 37 of the Constitution, which concerns the declaration of assets by the President of the Republic;
- A proposal to clarify the legal framework for special credits.
These bills will be fast-tracked following requests from their authors, underscoring their prioritization by lawmakers.
Six parliamentary inquiry commissions to be established
The extraordinary session will also see the establishment of six parliamentary inquiry commissions to investigate:
- Alleged mismanagement in land governance;
- Irregularities in the sale of state-owned real estate;
- The use of financial mechanisms such as Total Return Swaps by the government;
- Reported irregularities in the procurement and execution of contracts under the “One Student, One Laptop” program;
- Revenue losses and the management of tax exemptions;
- Conditions surrounding the issuance and renewal of fishing licenses.
