Senegal judges reject constitutional change that would reduce presidential powers
Summary
Senegal’s highest court rejected a recent law that would have reduced the president’s powers and increased parliament’s role. The court ruled the law unconstitutional, stopping a key reform proposed by the parliamentary majority.Key Facts
- The law aimed to give more power to parliament and limit the president’s authority.
- It included plans to replace the Constitutional Council with a new Constitutional Court.
- President Bassirou Diomaye Faye challenged the law’s approval process and requested a quick court review.
- The Constitutional Council ruled against the law on Thursday evening.
- The reform was proposed by Pastef, the party of former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.
- Sonko was dismissed but remains influential as president of the National Assembly.
- Political tensions between President Faye and Sonko have increased since their alliance broke up.
- Opposition leaders see the reform proposal as political retaliation by Sonko.
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