Senegal’s national assembly convenes for critical legislative reviews

Deputies within the National Assembly commenced technical commission deliberations this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on several pivotal legislative proposals, notably including the comprehensive Labor Code and a bill pertaining to the asset declarations of elected officials.
The National Assembly is set for an intensive week of technical committee examinations, with a substantial legislative agenda encompassing wide-ranging reforms in labor law, enhanced financial transparency, and critical digital security measures.
Wednesday’s pivotal legislative discussions
At 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, members of the Commission on Laws, Decentralization, Labor, and Human Rights convened to jointly scrutinize two significant pieces of legislation: the proposed Labor Code and the Social Security Code. Later that afternoon, beginning at 3:00 PM, the same commission turned its attention to the proposed amendment of Article 37 of the Constitution. This particular text, championed by Amadou Bâ, addresses the crucial requirement for elected officials to declare their assets upon exiting public office.
Thursday’s parliamentary agenda
The rigorous schedule continues into Thursday, August 13. At 10:00 AM, deputies will delve into Bill No. 25-2026, a crucial initiative concerning the protection of critical information infrastructure and overall digital security. Subsequently, at 3:00 PM, the focus will shift to a legislative proposal put forth by Guy Marius Sagna and his co-signatories, outlining the legal framework governing special credits.



