Senegal parliament approves constitutional reform increasing legislative powers
Senegal's National Assembly approved a constitutional reform that would increase the powers of parliament and the prime minister while reducing the powers of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The reform proposes reintroducing the vice‑president post, aims to cut presidential executive authority, and will be decided by a public referendum. The changes have deepened a growing rift between the head of
Senegal's National Assembly approved a constitutional reform that would increase the powers of parliament and the prime minister while reducing the powers of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, according to multiple news outlets.
The reform proposes reintroducing the vice‑president position that was abolished in 2012 and aims to lower the president's share of executive authority from about 75 % to 60 % by 2025; both points were reported by AfricaHeadline.com. A public referendum on the reform is scheduled, according to Deutsche Welle.
AllAfrica reported that the reforms have deepened a growing rift between President Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko. France24 said roughly 50 opposition protesters attempted to storm the National Assembly building.
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