Senegal National Assembly debates constitutional reform and special credits

Senegal National Assembly Article 37 reform special credits asset declaration Pastef-Les Patriotes

The Senegalese National Assembly has convened an extraordinary session from August 17 to August 20, 2026, to address several high-stakes legislative matters. Key items on the agenda include a proposed amendment to Article 37 of the Constitution, which concerns the mandatory declaration of assets for public officials, and a bill regarding the legal regime of special credits.

The debate over special credits—often referred to as discretionary funds for sensitive state operations—has become a major point of contention. Deputy Guy Marius Sagna of the Pastef-Les Patriotes group criticized six government amendments to the bill, describing the move as a 'government guerrilla' intended to undermine the original intent of the legislation. Sagna advocates for strict oversight of these funds, limiting them to security and defense matters.

In response, Minister of Justice Moussa Sarr has formalized government amendments that specifically target special credits allocated to the Presidency, the National Assembly, and the Prime Minister. The government argues these changes are necessary to ensure uniform application and to prevent the legislature from overstepping into regulatory domains.

Additionally, the session will cover reforms to the labor code, social security, and digital security, alongside the ratification of resolutions to create parliamentary inquiry commissions. Ayib Daffé, leader of the Pastef parliamentary group, has urged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to promulgate constitutional reforms without further legal challenges and called on the opposition to avoid further appeals to the Constitutional Council.

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Amadou Ba · Ayib Daffé · Bassirou Diomaye Faye · Guy Marius Sagna · Moussa Sarr · National Assembly of Senegal · Pastef-Les Patriotes

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Guy Marius Sagna criticized six government amendments to the special funds bill as a 'government guerrilla'. www.leral.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The legislative agenda includes modifying Article 37 of the Constitution and regulating special credits. www.tambacounda.info · www.pressafrik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Assembly has scheduled plenary sessions from August 17 to August 20, 2026. www.tambacounda.info · www.pressafrik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ayib Daffé stated that the creation of parliamentary inquiry commissions is not intended to target specific individuals.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Justice Moussa Sarr proposed an amendment to target special credits for the Presidency, National Assembly, and Prime Minister. www.senenews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government argues that the original bill's language regarding credit control encroaches on regulatory powers. www.senenews.com