Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers
29 Jun 2026, 15:57 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260629-senegal-president-faye-to-call-referendum-on-constitutional-reform-limiting-his-powers
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would strengthen the power of parliament and the prime minister, the country's justice minister said Monday. The country's National Assembly overwhelmingly backed the reform in a vote earlier in the day that saw roughly 50 opposition protesters attempt to storm the building.