In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken steps to dissolve the National Assembly, a move critical for advancing his and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s agenda. This agenda emphasizes pan-Africanism and social justice but is currently hindered by the opposition’s control of the National Assembly.
Faye’s decision follows a consultation with the Constitutional Council, which has affirmed his legal right to dissolve Parliament effective September 12. This confirmation sets the stage for significant political changes.
On September 9, President Faye issued a note detailing the procedural requirements for the dissolution. He emphasized the importance of consulting both the prime minister and the president of the National Assembly. As part of this process, Faye has formally requested Amadou Mame Diop, the president of the National Assembly, to make a decision by September 11.
Once the necessary consultations are completed, Faye will issue an official decree to dissolve the National Assembly. This decree will also set a date for the upcoming elections, aiming to elect new deputies. The new legislature is required to be established within three months from the date of the dissolution decree, ensuring a swift transition in the legislative framework.
