Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers
Summary
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will hold a referendum on a constitutional reform that shifts power away from the president to the parliament and prime minister. The country’s National Assembly passed the reform despite opposition protests and political tension.Key Facts
- The constitutional reform will increase the powers of Senegal’s parliament and prime minister.
- The reform reduces the president’s powers.
- The bill was approved by a large majority in the National Assembly.
- Opposition members boycotted the vote and some engaged in protests outside the Assembly building.
- Police used tear gas to stop about 50 protesters who tried to enter the National Assembly.
- The reform was proposed by the Pastef party, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.
- President Faye fired Sonko as prime minister in May, and Sonko is now the speaker of the National Assembly.
- Justice Minister Moussa Sarr announced that President Faye will ask the public to vote on the reform in a referendum.
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