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Senegal’s asset declaration law: what it means for top officials

Senegal’s asset declaration law: what it means for top officials

The Senegalese Parliament has given its approval to a new legislative text, championed by the Pastef parliamentary majority. This significant law mandates that the nation’s highest-ranking officials must submit a second declaration of their assets at the conclusion of their term, supplementing the initial declaration already required at the start of their tenure. Critical questions now emerge: Does this recent legislation apply to the three prominent figures currently holding office? Furthermore, this provision was initially part of a constitutional reform proposal that was ultimately rejected by the constitutional council. The nation awaits President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision on whether to officially enact this law.

Senegalese lawmakers approved the dual asset declaration for top state officials on August 17, 2026.