Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally referred the 2026 constitutional amendment law to the Constitutional Council, challenging the legality of the process that led to its adoption.
The appeal, submitted on July 6, 2026, concerns Law No. 18/2026, which introduces revisions to the Senegalese Constitution. According to the presidency, the parliamentary procedure followed during the adoption of the text on June 29, 2026, contained a “procedural flaw” and did not comply with constitutional requirements.
The case has been registered under an emergency procedure and will now be examined by the Constitutional Council. The institution is expected to rule on both the legality of the legislative process and the validity of the constitutional revision.
The decision could have significant political implications, as constitutional amendments remain a sensitive issue in Senegal, where respect for institutional rules and democratic procedures continues to be closely monitored.
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