On September 1st, the head of government is scheduled to present his General Policy Statement to the deputies, just after they declared a bill regulating special funds inadmissible. The question arises: will he risk facing a vote of no confidence? This seems unlikely, given the minimal political advantage such a move would offer. The coming weeks and months are poised for strategic maneuvers from all sides. In this intricate political game, Ousmane Sonko appears to hold a strong hand, under the watchful eyes of the populace.

Government’s pyrrhic victory

The dynamic interplay between the executive and legislative branches, with the Constitutional Council acting as arbiter, continues to evolve. The latest development is Decision N°7/C/2026, where the Seven Sages declared the proposed bill to regulate special credits inadmissible. This ruling was largely anticipated, as the grounds for its rejection had been publicly articulated by numerous specialists and subsequently by the head of government, who argued it infringed upon the executive’s domain of regulatory power.

Essentially, the Constitutional Council’s ruling affirmed this position. However, beyond the legal technicalities, which are likely to see further debate, the most significant gains will be made in the ongoing political struggle. On this battlefield, Ousmane Sonko seems to maintain a dominant position, closely observed by the citizens.

Another triumph for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration: Constitutional Council Decision N°7/C/2026 deemed the bill initiated by Guy Marius Sagna, concerning the special funds regime, inadmissible. Yet, this can only be described as a Pyrrhic victory. The political advantage of this rejection was immediately seized by Pastef, which, in an official statement, condemned the government’s perceived abandonment of its commitments to the public.